Pastry Line Cook - AM Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Southall is a premier destination bringing nature, produce and people together in a powerful and unique way.

The AM Pastry Line Cook will have the opportunity to work with the seasons of middle Tennessee in creating unique, product driven delights that fully utilize the wealth of amazing produce that we have on property. Working in concert with the Executive Pastry Chef and team, the Pastry Line Cook will represent the culinary department with honor and professionalism throughout all departments. The Pastry team will supply product to the the Inn, Events Center, Jammery and all other venues on property.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all foods according to standard recipes to ensure consistency for the guest, while showing immense respect and care for all Southall product
• Produce seasonal breads, cakes, pies, chocolates, and pastries
• Prepare pastries for confectionary displays, scheduled events, and special requests
• Bake bread for the various culinary outlets on property
• Execute pastry orders for catering events
• Work with chocolate to create items like truffles, ganache, and fudge
• Perform cake decorating for special events
• Monitor the proper storage of products and portion control to maintain the highest levels of quality
• Ensure that all operations of the inn operate in a clean, sanitary, and organized fashion
• Receive, store, and properly handle product in all phases of preparation
• Ensure that all equipment in working areas is clean and in proper working condition
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Southall Leadership

OUR TOP CANDIDATE

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in the industry
• Conversational Spanish is preferred but not required
• Opening experience is preferred but not required
• Must have an intimate and working knowledge of patisserie, boulangerie, and viennoiserie, as well as cake making/decoration, and chocolate making
• Ability to read, write and understand the English language in order to complete requisitions, read recipes and communicate with other employees

Education & Requirements

• Culinary degree preferred but not required
• Must be able to push, pull and lift 50 lbs
• Available to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays
• Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods as needed
• The ability to do precision work using hand tools or work aids to work, move, guide, or place objects or materials. Requires considerable dexterity of hands and fingers to do detailed work in a consistent manner. Some repetitive motion of hands and wrists is required.

OUR BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, company-provided life insurance
• Generous paid time off accruals
• Weekly pay
• 9 paid holidays annually
• 401k and company match
• Education reimbursement
• Best-in-class Employee Assistance Program
• Free weekly outdoor activities and wellness classes
• 30% internal discounts
• Fresh and free daily meal
• Bountiful internal growth opportunities

OUR TEAM

Assembled intentionally with dynamic expertise, the Southall team is offered the unique opportunity to learn humbly with, and from, each other. We invest in a growth mindset and take it upon ourselves to strengthen our knowledge and grit daily. We honor the cycles of nature, get our hands dirty and taste the earth’s bounty in an effort to connect with the land.

We plan with purpose, seeing past the present day and seeking to consider the planet with each step. We embrace a blend of ancient techniques and modern technologies in our practice of sustainability. We celebrate ingenuity and resourcefulness and approach our roles through the eyes of an entrepreneur, looking beyond our respective corners to the big picture.

Acting with intention, we approach each day with gratitude for the opportunity to serve our guests and each other. A humble holder of our Michelin Key, our team strives to provide a level of luxury that feels effortless and sincere, infusing wellness at every turn. The Southall team cares for our visitors with the same caliber of kindness and respect as we care for the humans that work alongside us.

Southall Farm and Inn is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Southall provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.