Pastry Cook / Baker

Reporting to the Executive Pastry Chef, the pastry chef collaborates with a small team to create all of the delectable desserts and breads that we provide to our Members.    Full-Time Opportunity | Hourly from $17.00 - $18.00 | Depending on Experience | Excellent Employee Benefits | Distinctive Employee Amenities | Employee Meals   Duties and Responsibilities  

• Prepares baked goods, pastries and other bakery items per production
• Oversees pastry cart and buffet dessert table set-up and presentation
• Maintains all food safety and sanitation standards in accordance with company policy and health regulations
• Prepares and serves items in accordance with established recipe and presentation standards
• Assist in execution of banquet events of up to 500 people
• Schedules production of baked goods to maintain an inventory of freshly baked goods at all times
• Sets up, maintains and breaks down workstation
• 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 professional appearance and observes personal cleanliness 
• Adheres to state and local health and safety regulations

Qualifications and Personal Characteristics

• Texas Food Handler Certified
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation standards, and proper food handling practices
• 3-5 years’ experience in a scratch production bakery
• Fluent English speaker
• Able to take direction well others
• Responds well to suggestions from others
• Able to focus on timing, and organization
• Detail-oriented – you understand that the little things count
• Follows established processes
• Is cool under pressure
• Able to anticipate and act with the Members in mind
• Is a timely and effective communicator to Members and co-workers

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.