Assistant Pastry Chef at Country Club of Buffalo

Town of Amherst, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Sep, 26

Salary

22.0

Posted On

10 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pastry Arts, Baking, Dessert Preparation, Food Safety, Sanitation Standards, Inventory Management, Kitchen Equipment Operation, Recipe Adherence, Menu Presentation, Time Management, Collaboration, Organization

Industry

Restaurants

Description

Description Join our dynamic culinary team at the Country Club of Buffalo where we take pride in delivering an exquisite dining experience to our members and guests. As the assistant pastry chef, you will support the pastry chef in crafting exceptional desserts and baked goods that reflect the Club’s high standards of quality and creativity. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your passion for pastry arts in a refined and collaborative environment. ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare and bake pastries, cakes and other baked goods while adhering to the Club’s high culinary standards. Prepare, mix, portion, scoop, and shape cookie dough for baking ensuring consistent quality, flavor, and uniformity in every batch. Ensure consistency in quality, flavor, and presentation while following established recipes and techniques. Oversee baking schedules to ensure timely production of goods for daily service, banquet, and special events. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment adhering to all food safety and sanitation standards. Manage inventory, monitor ingredient stock levels, and assist with ordering to prevent shortages and waste. Operate and maintain kitchen equipment ensuring proper care and functionality. Assist in developing creative displays and presentations for buffets, events, and member gatherings. ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF QUALIFICATIONS: Proven experience in pastry and baking, preferably in a high end restaurant, hotel, or club setting. Strong knowledge of pastry techniques, ingredients, and trends. Creativity, attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional desserts. Ability to work efficiently under pressure and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Excellent organizational skills and a collaborated team-oriented attitude. Certification in culinary arts or related field is a plus. Team culture is foundational to the service provided to our memberships, and we expect CCB employees to take great PRIDE in their role at the Club. Country Club of Buffalo team members are; -Polished professionals; -Respectful of the coworkers, members, the Club and its traditions; -Inspired to consistently pursue the betterment of the Club and themselves; -Dedicated to their responsibilities and accountable to their peers; and -Engaged in our community Club History: The Country Club of Buffalo is the premier country club in Western New York. The Club is rich in tradition and heritage, with many legacy families enjoying membership for generations. The Membership has strong respect and admiration for our employees and considers them like family. The Club enjoys a strong history of employment stability; many employees and managers have multiple decades of tenure at the Country Club. The Country Club of Buffalo features a challenging Donald Ross designed golf course, which is consistently ranked and recognized nationally. The Club’s amenities include golf, tennis, swimming, trap, skeet, five-stand, and brushwalk sport shooting, six overnight guest rooms, and paddle tennis. The Duane Lyman designed Clubhouse encompasses 55,000 square feet featuring stately living rooms, three dining rooms, and various private party rooms. Requirements ASSISTANT PASTRY CHEF WORK REQUIREMENTS: Ability to work long hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as required by the Club’s schedule Prolonged periods of standing and working in a fast-paced kitchen environment Open availability to adapt to the needs of the pastry team and the Club’s event

Responsibilities

Support the pastry chef in crafting high-quality desserts, cakes, and baked goods for daily service and special events. Manage baking schedules, maintain kitchen sanitation, and oversee ingredient inventory to ensure consistent quality.