Pastry Cook I (Full Time) - Emma's Equestrian Manor - World Equestrian Center Ocala

Pastry Cook I (Full Time) - Emma's Equestrian Manor - World Equestrian Center Ocala Job Category : Food & Beverage – Culinary Requisition Number : PASTR001902 Locations Ocala, FL 34482, USA Description Job Summary: Pastry Cook 1 is a senior-level production role responsible for leading the preparation and execution of high-volume pastry items for Emma’s, banquets, catering, and special events. This role requires advanced pastry skills, strong organizational ability, and leadership in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Primary Responsibilities Lead daily production of high-volume pastry items for banquets, catering, and special events, ensuring consistency, quality, and presentation. Execute advanced pastry techniques for baking, finishing, decorating, and plating with precision and artistry. Prepare and plate high-end desserts during service, maintaining mise en place and readiness throughout service periods. Collaborate with banquet chefs, event planners, and restaurant leadership to meet production timelines and service standards. Assist with recipe development, seasonal product innovation, and refinement of existing offerings. Train and mentor junior pastry team members across banquet, boutique, and restaurant pastry operations. Maintain prep schedules, production logs, and ensure timely execution of daily and event-specific goals. Monitor product quality, enforce kitchen standards, and uphold presentation consistency across all pastry outputs. Support inventory tracking, ordering, and receiving to ensure ingredient availability and minimize waste. Ensure full compliance with food safety, sanitation, and ServSafe protocols across all pastry workstations. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-demand kitchen environment. Qualifications 4+ years of professional pastry experience, with a focus on banquet or high-volume production. Strong knowledge of pastry fundamentals and large-scale execution. ServSafe Certification required. Culinary or pastry degrees are preferred. High School diploma or equivalent. We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr World Equestrian Center