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Pastry Cook I (Advanced Level)

Club Mission

"The premier private club experience, Laredo Country Club provides a family-oriented social setting devoted to promoting exceptional sport, dining, social and recreational member experiences. Our club is the place to be in Laredo with a warm friendly atmosphere for our family of members and staff."

Club Vision

"Our Family's Second Home"

Employee Mission

"To empower our family of employees through fostering a positive environment, we will provide the most vibrant atmosphere with quality amenities as the premier country club in South Texas, while enhancing the club experience by always striving for excellent service."

Position Summary

The Pastry Cook I is a senior production role responsible for executing advanced pastry techniques, overseeing production, and supporting leadership in maintaining the standards of quality and consistency. This position serves as a role model and mentor within the pastry department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead production of high-end desserts, artisan breads, viennoiserie, chocolates, sugar work, and specialty pastry items.
• Execute complex recipes and plating standards with precision.
• Oversee daily production assignments and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist the Pastry Sous Chef in planning production schedules.
• Train, coach, and develop junior pastry team members.
• Maintain quality control standards for all pastry products.
• Assist in menu development, seasonal offerings, and recipe testing.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Act as a department leader in the absence of supervisory staff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional pastry experience
• Advanced knowledge of pastry arts, bread production, and dessert presentation.
• Experience with banquet production and à la carte service.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Bending, stretching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 50 lbs ("Push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds.")
• Working in warm, busy, and noisy environment
• Flexible schedule including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Food Safety Certification.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach.
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.
• Continuous repetitive motions.
• Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Benefits

• Competitive rate
• Performance Bonus - Tiered Scale
• Paid Vacation with rollover or payout
• Sick and Personal Time Off
• Uniforms provided by the Club

How to Apply

Apply online at www.laredocc.com under "Join Our Team" or via email to Mrs. Daniela Groogan, Human Resources Director at hr@laredocountryclub.net

Please attach a resume and references.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionara al gobierno federal la informacion de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted esta autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores solo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9.