Pastry Cook - Charlotte Country Club : Job Details

DescriptionJoin our Culinary Team and Train with Michelin Star Executive ChefThe Charlotte Country Club Team is responsible for upholding an unparalleled country club experience for our members and their guests through first impressions, kind and attentive service throughout their visit, and always a fond farewell. We focus on personalized service, exercising our ability to create memorable experiences daily.Must be able to work nights, holidays, and weekends. General Description:Prepares and bakes pastries for the club full-time. Work alongside and learn from Michelin Star Executive Chef, Laurent Pillard Job Description:Prepare and cook all pastries and baked goods Assist in plating baked goods Consult daily with Executive Pastry Chef and Assistant Pastry Chef for daily MEP tasks Set up and service a la carte pastry station following the station and plating standardsFollow set recipes as instructed by the Pastry LeadersPractice sanitation and safety standards to ensure a safe work environmentContribute to the positive atmosphere and culture of the pastry kitchenMaintain all cleanliness standardsParticipate, support, and make recommendations for ongoing club programs with continuous improvement in product and servicesOther duties as assignedQualifications:

• Minimal formal experience is required; however, the desire to learn and possess an ambition to be an executive pastry chef is required.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, and safety.
• Must have a flexible schedule to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as a full-time employee.

Benefits:Our team members are a friendly group of professionals! We enjoy a beautiful working environment, free meals, employee outings & events. We also offer an assortment of medical benefits & perks for eligible team members, including paid time off, free long-term disability insurance, free group life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, 401(k) match and health savings account contributions from the Club. Pre-Employment Screening: Background check and drug test required. We are a drug free workplaceRequirements

• Qualifications:
• Minimal formal experience is required; however, the desire to learn and possess an ambition to be an executive pastry chef is required.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate the communication process.
• Requires good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must possess the basic computational ability.
• Ability to read recipes and follow their instructions.
• Ability to physically self-demonstrate culinary techniques, i.e., cutting, cooking principles, plate presentation, and safety
• Must have a flexible schedule to be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays as a full-time employee.
• Education/Experience:
• Culinary degree with an emphasis on baking & pastry is preferred, high school or equivalent education is required.
• Previous experience, preferably in upscale or fine dining establishments, or pursuing a career in Pastry.

Company InformationCharlotte Country Club was founded in 1910 and is located four miles east of uptown Charlotte, in the historic Plaza-Midwood neighborhood. Charlotte Country Club is known as a top 20 private club in the US. The club was also recognized as a Top-50 Platinum Club of the World by the Club Leaders Forum.