Position: Pastry Cook

Location: Salamander Middleburg

Position Objective

Are you a true culinarian with a passion for pastry? If you're looking to elevate your career alongside a renowned Executive Pastry Chef, we want you on our team. We are searching for talented individuals with the dedication to grow and develop their craft. Your commitment to your growth is our commitment to you.

Essential Job Functions

• Taste & Create: Taste, taste, taste. We sample the food we create to ensure excellence in every dish.
• Preparation & Production: Plan, prep, set up, and provide quality service for all pastry kitchen production, including menu items provided by the outlet kitchen.
• Daily Prep Lists: Build and organize prep lists, prioritize tasks based on operational needs.
• Team Oversight: Guide and mentor Pastry Cooks, acting as a supervisor in the absence of the Pastry Chef.
• Menu Development: Support the Pastry Chef in building and developing creative menus.
• Creative Freedom: Exercise creativity when developing new pastry items and desserts.
• Inventory & Ordering: Assist with department ordering and inventory management, ensuring efficient stock levels.
• Recipe Adherence: Follow established recipes and plating guides to the letter, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Work Environment: Maintain a positive, collaborative work environment.
• Station Organization: Keep your station and equipment clean, organized, and in excellent working condition.
• Mise en Place: Complete mise en place to the satisfaction of the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef.
• Process Adherence: Follow all established processes and procedures for consistency and quality.
• Team Communication: Communicate effectively with internal customers, including stewards and service staff.
• Product Rotation: Properly rotate products in the walk-in cooler to ensure freshness.
• Sanitation: Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation, following state health and sanitation regulations.
• Efficiency: Work quickly and efficiently to set up your workstation and manage tasks simultaneously.
• Multi-tasking: Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Attention to Detail: Maintain a clean, neat, and organized workspace.
• Recipe Modification: Adjust recipes as needed, ensuring consistency in taste and presentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in pastry preparation.
• Culinary school degree preferred but not required.
• Sanitation Certificate required.
• Spanish-speaking skills are a plus.
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Basic math skills necessary for recipe scaling and inventory management.

• Work Environment: Most tasks are performed indoors in moderate temperatures, but you must be able to work in extreme temperatures (freezers at -10°F and kitchens at +110°F).
• Mobility: Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for at least 8 hours per shift. Walking and standing are required throughout the day.
• Physical Agility: Ability to bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Strength: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and push/pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to use and operate kitchen equipment efficiently.
• Stress Management: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly with others, and remain composed under pressure.
• Varied Activity: Must be able to adapt to changing activities and manage interruptions as they arise.

• Creative Freedom: Work closely with a renowned Executive Pastry Chef and take part in menu development.
• Career Growth: We're committed to your professional development—your success is our success.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team that values creativity, teamwork, and excellence in every aspect of pastry production.