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The Lead Pastry ensures the highest quality preparation and presentation of fine pastries in all Spanish Bay outlets, Banquets, and special parties. Able to operate typical pastry tools and equipment. Knowledge of ingredients and preparation required. An understanding of pastry shop operation and ordering ingredients helpful.

Company Background:

PebbleBeach Company, ("PBC" or "The Company")headquarteredin Pebble Beach, California, owns andoperatesthe world-famous PebbleBeachResorts, including The Lodge at Pebble Beach, The Inn at Spanish Bay, and Casa Palmero. The Company alsooperatesfive renowned golf courses: Pebble Beach Golf Links,homeof the 2027 U.S. Open,Spyglass Hill Golf Course,The Links at Spanish Bay, Del Monte Golf Course, andthe Tiger Woods designed short course,The Hay.

Its other famed properties include scenic 17-Mile Drive, The Spa at PebbleBeach,Forbes Five-Star certified since 2014,Pebble Beach Golf Academy & Practice Facility, and a diverse offering of culinary and retail experiences. PBC annually hosts premier events such as the Pebble Beach Concoursd'Elegance, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, TaylorMade Pebble Beach Invitational, Pebble Beach Food & Wine and PURE Insurance Championship.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assign tasks to employees with the approval of the Pastry Chef.
• Prepare all necessary menu items, as directed by the Pastry Chef.
• Keep recipe and setup documentation.
• Follow recipe cards exactly and assist in preparing new cards for specials or new menus.
• Assist in periodic menu reviews and revisions.
• Follow recipe cards exactly to prepare pastries and baked goods.
• Discuss daily events and production schedule with the Pastry Chef.
• Rotate food in coolers, dry storage and personal mise en place, to ensure freshness and reduce waste.
• Assist in dish up in pastry shop.
• Set-up mise en place for the next day.
• Help train new Pastry 1 and Pastry 2 employees in their responsibility and organization of the pastry shop.
• Assign tasks to the Pastry 1 and Pastry 2 employees with the approval of Pastry Chef.
• Contribute a list of needed items to the daily food order with the approval of the Pastry Chef.
• Direct the preparation of food, upholding the highest standards of culinary quality.
• Maintain schedules for production in the bake shop.
• Check the quality of food produced in the kitchen, ensuring consistency of each mise en place.
• Arrange food on the plates, ensuring an attractive presentation.
• Help all other cooks and all other lines as needed, contributing to an environment of teamwork.
• Assist with special events as needed.
• Be cost conscious at all times.
• Keep work areas and refrigerators clean and neat at all times.
• Clean, care for and store all equipment. Clean cooking surfaces.
• Report all faulty equipment or unsafe conditions to manager/Executive Chef.
• Help train new employees, Pastry 1 and Pastry 2 their responsibilities, required knowledge, skills and organization of kitchen.
• Assist team leader in evaluating employees.
• Help to prepare and submit daily requisitions.
• Assist in the preparation of daily food order.
• Comply with all Pebble Beach Company safety and health policies and procedures

Absolutely Required Skills:

• Proficiency in knife and equipment skills.
• Knowledge of ingredients and preparation required.
• 6+ years' experience preparing pastries at a premier restaurant or resort.
• Food safety certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Desired Skills:

• Graduate of accredited culinary program or apprenticeship.

Why work for Pebble Beach Company:

• Competitive Pay:$28.50 - 32.50/hour.
• Enjoy world-class health and wellness benefits.For Full Time employees, comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance is available. In addition, our Health & Wellness Center provides employees with unlimited access to a physician and medical team to tend to you and your family's health needs free of cost.
• Prepare for your future.You will be eligible to participate in our 401(K) retirement program. Pebble Beach Company will match $.75 for every $1 you contribute to your 401(k), up to 6% of eligible compensation. In addition, the company will contribute an amount to your 401K each quarter based on your hours worked, along with a discretionary contribution at the end of each fiscal year.
• We encourage YOU to be our guest. You will receive discounts at all Pebble Beach restaurants, retail shops, and our Forbes Five Star Spa. In addition, Hotel discounts are also available during select seasons.
• Play our world-famous golf courses!Enjoy our Employee Golf Privileges including Employee Tee Times, Tournaments, and Company Club.
• Grow your career with Pebble Beach.We provide opportunities for ongoing learning and development, as well as promotions and transfers to advance your career.
• Lunch is on us.Enjoy a complimentary meal during your shift in our Employee Dining Room.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.