Pastry Cook (Resort, Full-Time)

Pastry Cook

Accountable for the overall success of the pastry and dessert items produced daily in our newly renovated kitchen, which includes an Athanor suite. The Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily preparation, organization, tasting, cleanliness, and creativity of all pastry and baked goods, utilizing ingredients from our 5-acre farm while ensuring superior quality, consistency, and presentation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.
• Responsible for the preparation, production, and presentation of all pastries, desserts, breads, and baked goods across all outlets, including but not limited to the Dining Room, IRD, Amenities, Fish Hawk, and Banquets.
• Maintain the highest standards of freshness, quality, and visual appeal for all pastry items on your station.
• Assist the Pastry Chef and culinary team in maintaining daily production logs and waste tracking.
• Prepare pastry items daily based on anticipated business levels and event needs.
• Properly handle, store, and label all ingredients and finished products in accordance with food safety standards.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation while maintaining proper portion control.
• Minimize waste and ensure proper product utilization in coordination with the Pastry Chef and Sous Chefs.
• Participate in tastings with the chef team for new dessert concepts, seasonal offerings, and menu development.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station, kitchen equipment, and surrounding work areas in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with the farm team and visit the Tides Inn Farm on a weekly basis to stay informed of seasonal ingredients and incorporate them into pastry offerings.
• Support special projects, seasonal events, and custom dessert production as assigned.
• Exemplify the Tides Inn Mission and Values at all times.

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Functional & Technical Skills
• Action Oriented
• Self Development
• Sense of Urgency

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate.
• 2 years of experience in a pastry or baking role in a 4- to 5-star hotel, resort, restaurant, or bakery.
• Working knowledge of pastry techniques including baking, decorating, chocolate work, and plated desserts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations for recipes and measurements.
• Ability to work across multiple stations within the pastry department.
• Food handler certification required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Current, valid driver's license required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time qualifying roles designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a Health Savings Account (HSA); fitness and wellness programs; disability insurance; basic and voluntary life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); a hearing discount program; and more. Our total rewards package is built to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

The Tides Inn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.