Pastry Assistant Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Pastry Assistant position at Hillwood Country Club involves aiding in the preparation of baked goods for various events, under the supervision of the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef. Responsibilities include assessing bakery needs, preparing baked goods, supervising helpers, and maintaining quality standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma, bakery training, and at least two years of commercial baking experience.
Job Description
Pastry Assistant 3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 6201 Hickory Valley Road, Nashville, TN 37205
Hillwood Country Club Pastry Assistant Job Description Position Title :
Pastry Assistant Department:
Culinary Reports To:
Pastry Chef Supervises:
None Employment Status:
Full-Time FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt Effective Date:
April 18, 20245 POSITION SUMMARY Hillwood Country Club hosts many events during the year, including weddings, corporate functions, and family celebrations. The Patry Assistant aids in preparing all baked goods, including bread and pastries and desserts according to club’s standard recipes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assesses daily bakery needs with Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef Schedules production of bread, rolls, biscuits and muffins to maintain a proper inventory of freshly baked goods. Prepares all baked goods, puddings, gelatins, frozen desserts, stewed and baked fruits, pies, cakes, French pastries and other bakery items. Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards. Responsible for operating with budgeted food cost guidelines under supervision of Pastry Chef or Executive Chef Review bakery needs for special events in conjunction with the Pastry Chef and/or Executive Chef as they occur. Informs management of any problems concerning food quality production. Assists the Pastry Chef with daily quality control checks. Assists Pastry Chef with equipment evaluations. Reports all maintenance and/or repair needs to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef Supervises special bake shop orders including decorated cakes. Hires, supervises, trains and evaluates baker’s helpers. Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation. Keeps walk-in organized. Sets-up, maintains, cleans and breaks down pastry station. Notifies Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages. Keeps par stocks at proper levels and requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items. Properly stores all food, which must be covered, dated and rotated daily to ensure proper portion control and quality. Attends kitchen employee and staff meetings. Assists Pastry Chef in completion of other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
) Must be able to use basic food preparation equipment including: large-capacity mixer, ice cream machine, convection oven, pizza oven, proofer, robo coupe or other food processor, 40-gallon steam kettle and steam cabinet. Ensures that work area is safe and secure. Attention to detail, knowledge of ingredients, and an aesthetic/artistic eye. Adheres to state and local health and food safety regulations. Maintains high standards of quality for all food prepared and served. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
EDUCATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE
High School graduate or GED. Certificate or diploma from a recognized bakery and pastry arts training program. At least two years of experience as a commercial baker.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds Continuous repetitive motions. Work in hot, humid and noisy environment NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document ae the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
