What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry/ Dessert Cook position at WOODLOCH SPA RESORT LP?
The Lodge at Woodloch has a philosophy of personal awakening, allowing guests to discover or reunite with stress-relieving outlets that benefit them long after they leave. The common denominator in each life-changing event at The Lodge at Woodloch is YOU. Each department requires different skills and knowledge that come together to make The Lodge at Woodloch an award-winning wellness retreat. Because of the amazing team, and the impact they have on guests, The Lodge at Woodloch has been honored with awards recognizing them within the Top 10 Wellness Resorts in the World time and time again!
We are so lucky to be part of the Woodloch family of resorts. The “Woodloch Way” is a term we use to showcase our dedication to hospitality and to each and every one of our staff (family) members. We’ve created a place where we can work hard, be creative and have our voices heard.
Artfully Crafted Organic and Locally Grown Spa Cuisine
Key Responsibilities: A member of our pastry team that prepares and serves pastries, desserts and other baked menu items. This person is skilled at preparing recipes & dishes according to established guidelines. Our pastry/dessert cooks display good judgement & is able to function within a commercial kitchen environment including during prep and service time periods throughout the day & evening. This is a crucial role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, working under the guidance of our Pastry Chef & Executive Chef to ensure that our dishes are prepared & served efficiently, consistently and at the highest culinary level.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Goals:
- Aware & knowledgeable of trends in the industry
- Passion for how items are created including nutritional ingredient consideration
- Must be a certified food handler, Serve Safe (Pennsylvania) (We can provide training)
- Must be organized, and have the ability to work alone
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Must be able to multitask and handle stress & pressure well while being able to execute at a high level
- Evaluates and solves problems encountered such as substituting items on menus, and reducing excess waste and spoilage
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Able to receive instruction and criticism constructively
- Able to create recipes & source ingredients necessary to create menu items
- Make sure station has essential mise en place for service
- Have ability to perform cooking demonstrations for resort guests
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Able to perform hands on/ scratch baking
- Some food purchasing may be required and responsibility for food inventories
- A sense of passion and genuine concern for the finished product & the enjoyment it provides to our customers is important
- Daily communication with culinary managers
- Ability to work shifts as business dictates including holidays & weekends
Qualification Requirements:
One-two years’ experience as Pastry cook or an equivalent position within the pastry field, associate degree or equivalent from two-tear College or technical school is preferred
- Assist pastry team consisting of pastry cooks and externs. Prepares spa like desserts, breads, cookies and other pastries for Tree Restaurant and guest areas at The Lodge at Woodloch
- Assists in determining the appropriate quantity of baked goods for each F&B area
- Taste & tests pastry items made from production to ensure consistent quality
- Plates, portions, and garnishes desserts to ensure proper presentation
- Completes production records in an accurate and timely manner
- Assists in developing new products for a la carte and corporate group menus on a rotating basis
- Sets daily pars on all products to ensure freshness. Rotates all bakery items according to established procedures
- Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly during and at the end of each shift in order to maintain proper sanitation and orderliness