Pastry Cook / Baker

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, the pastry chef works with a small team of 6 to create all of the delectable desserts and breads that we provide to our Members.    This is a full-time AM (morning) position. Scheduled days are typically Tuesday – Sunday with two days off per week. $16.00 - $17.00 Depending on Experience - Excellent Benefits - Distinctive Employee Amenities   Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes banquet events of up to 500 people
• Prepares all baked goods, pastries and other bakery items per production.
• Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation
• Helps maintain the cleanliness of bake shop
• Schedules production of baked goods to maintain an inventory of freshly baked goods at all times
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down work station
• Notifies Executive Pastry Chef in advance of expected product shortages
• Requisitions supplies as needed to prepare menu items
• Ensures that work area is safe and secure
• Maintains neat professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness rules at all times
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations
• Maintains the highest sanitary conditions

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

• 3-5 years’ experience in a from scratch production bakery
• At least 1 years’ experience managing a shift/supervising small team
• Fluent English speaker
• Able to take direction well from supervisors. Responds well to suggestions from others
• Able to focus on timing, organization and sanitation
• Detail-oriented – you understand that the little things count
• Follows established processes
• Is cool under pressure
• Acts with the Members in mind. Naturally able to anticipate the needs/wants of Members
• Is a timely and effective communicator to Members and co-workers
• Texas Food Handler Certified

The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees)   Founded in 1923, River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service.    River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.    Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.