
Pastry Cook
Biltmore Forest Country Club
31 Stuyvesant Rd, Biltmore Forest, NC 28803, USAJob Overview
Biltmore Forest Country Club is a prestigious private club nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Asheville, North Carolina. Established in 1922, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service to our members while fostering a positive and supportive work environment for our staff.
Biltmore Forest Country Club is seeking a talented and experienced Pastry Cook to join our Culinary Team. This role supports our Pastry Chef in producing high-quality baked goods and desserts for members and guests, ranging from daily breads and pastries to elegant buffet displays and event cakes. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating exquisite pastries and desserts that enhance our members' dining experiences, reflecting our commitment to high-quality service.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about pastry work, thrives in a team-oriented environment, and takes pride in consistency, creativity, and presentation.
Responsibilities include:
- Preparing baked goods such as breads, rolls, muffins, cakes, pastries, desserts, puddings, and gelatins with artistic flair.
- Working the dessert station during dinner service and assisting with buffet dessert tables
- Assisting with event cake production and menu changes
- Maintaining bakery sanitation and cleanliness standards
- Setting up, maintaining, and breaking down pastry stations
- Communicating with the Pastry Chef on production needs and shortages
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station
- Ensure all food is prepared according to health and safety standards.
Qualifications:
- Previous baking/pastry experience required
- Strong knife skills and proficiency with modern kitchen equipment
- Cake decorating skills required; chocolate work a plus
- Ability to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and sanitation
- Strong skills in cake decorating and baking techniques.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and creativity in dessert presentation.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Culinary degree or relevant certification is preferred.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Robust health insurance benefit package
- Supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to learn and grow in pastry and baking techniques
- Employee meals
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance