Pastry Cook

Job Details

Job Location: Blackberry Farm - Walland, TN

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Description and Qualifications

The AM Pastry Cook is responsible for daily production of desserts for the Main House restaurant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Cleanliness and organization of bakeshop

• Communication of all pastry specific supplies and equipment needs

• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products

• Proper following of dessert production rotation

• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products

• Finish/ sending of Main House lunch and dinner desserts daily

• Prep all components of Main House desserts

• Weekly cookie inventory/ cookie pull

• Cookie production/ scooping

• Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping

• Assist with cake requests

• Assist with IRD Production and Dogwood dessert production

• Retrieve daily order form for Main House dinner needs

• Maintain awareness of upcoming events

• Aid in recipe/ menu development

• Help with receiving when applicable

• Special requests/ dietary desserts for Main House lunch

• Individual, bi-annual goals

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance in required.

Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Culinary Education preferred and a minimum of 1-year experience in Restaurant and Pastry

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Must be able to write and speak clearly and effectively.

• Must be able to compose effective recipes.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches as needed

• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures and conversion of both

REASONING ABILITY

• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICALDEMANDS

• Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of shift.

• Requires constant bending, stooping and reaching.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Fully equipped bakeshop staffed by as many as six people at one time. Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing of equipment, supplies and product.
• 4,200 acres of Blackberry Farm property.

About Blackberry

Blackberry Farm is a Relais & Châteaux property that has provided world renowned hospitality to family, friends and guests for almost 50 years. Our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings and outstanding cuisine have helped Blackberry Farm earn its pedigree as one of the most celebrated small luxury resorts in the world.

A career at Blackberry means being surrounded by a welcoming and supportive team who strive each day toward common goals: legendary hospitality, memorable experiences and generational sustainability.

From ensuring our guests have a memorable stay to providing renowned cuisine, Blackberry provides career-defining opportunities, a comprehensive benefits program, and the tools to explore and grow your career. Some of our benefits include travel perks and property benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off with additional paid holidays, health insurance and flexible spending accounts, 401k match with profit share and training and education.

Blackberry Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.