What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Cook/AM Baker - Harrimans Fine Dining Restaurant position at Salamander Hospitality?
We are currently looking for Full Time AM Baker for our 5 Star Restaurant- Harriman's Grill! at Salamander Middleburg Triple 5 Star Luxury Resort.
Position Objective
To produce pastries, garnishes, ice creams and baked items for restaurant, banquet, and offsite catering use.
Essential Job Functions
Prep and prepare pastry items for buffet, banquet and restaurant use according to standard recipes.
Properly plan, prep, and execute banquet BEO buffet and dessert plate up orders correctly and on time.
Prepare and bake the daily breads and breakfast pastries for restaurant use according to standard recipes.
The ability to prep for, set up, run, and break down the restaurant lunch and dinner plating station if needed.
Visually inspect appearance of baked food for proper color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal.
Maintain the food and labor costs as budgeted (or better) with the highest quality and consistent results.
Ensure proper storage of all pastry items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness.
Properly rotate food products in order to keep spoilage and waste to a minimum.
Ensure that all equipment in work area is properly cleaned.
Perform other duties as required, i.e., special orders/buffet presentations and cross- training.
Education/Experience
High school or equivalent education required.
Minimum of two years of culinary school or baking experience is preferred.
Requirements
Must be available to work AM Shift- starting at 4:00AM, weekends and holidays.
Thorough knowledge of pastry and breads.
Knowledge of accepted sanitation standards.
Extensive experience with slicers, mixers, grinders, food processors, etc.
Basic mathematical skills necessary to understand recipes, measurements, requisition amounts and portion sizes.
Must possess basic computational ability and computer skills.
Salamander offer great benefits for Full Time and Part Time:
- Health & Welfare
- 401 K Retirement plan/ Full-Time and Part-Time Service Professionals are eligible.
- Dental and Vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays (8)
- Access Privileges & Discount Programs for employees, friends & family discounts on room stays at all Salamander locations.
- Discounts on dining, retail, spa, golf, and other hotel & resort amenities
- Free meals
- Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
- Free uniforms
·“Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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