Pastry Cook - Quick Hire!

Blackberry Mountain is a prestigious Relais & Chateaux property known for its world-renowned hospitality and profound dedication to the natural environment. Nestled in the scenic landscapes of Walland, Tennessee, Blackberry Mountain offers guests an extraordinary blend of Southern charm and outdoor lifestyle, creating an unparalleled hospitality experience. The resort spans over 5,200 acres, providing a stunning backdrop where guests can immerse themselves in nature while enjoying luxurious accommodations, activities, and exceptional dining. The team at Blackberry Mountain is composed of professionals who bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and commitment to providing legendary hospitality, memorable experiences, and ensuring sustainability for future generations. A career at Blackberry Mountain means joining a warm, supportive community that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to build meaningful careers with access to comprehensive benefits such as travel perks, tuition reimbursement, paid time off including additional holidays, health insurance options, 401(k) match with profit sharing, and ongoing training and education. Blackberry Mountain prides itself on promoting an inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Pastry Cook role at Blackberry Mountain is a critical position that supports the resort’s commitment to delivering exceptional culinary experiences. This full-time position, offering an hourly wage ranging from $15.00 to $21.00, involves responsibility for the daily production of high-quality desserts served in the property's restaurants. The Pastry Cook works closely with the kitchen team to maintain cleanliness and organization within the bakeshop, manage inventory, and prepare a variety of dessert components to delight guests. The ideal candidate should have a culinary education or relevant experience, a strong understanding of pastry techniques, and the ability to follow production schedules and recipes precisely. Responsibilities include mixing, baking, and finishing desserts for lunch and dinner service, coordinating with kitchen and restaurant staff on pastry needs, conducting inventory and cookie production, and assisting with special dietary requests and custom cake orders. The role requires physical stamina and the ability to handle equipment safely, with duties such as heavy lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods. This position demands clear communication skills for effective interaction with team members, managers, and guests, as well as sound judgment to uphold company standards and contribute to menu development. The Pastry Cook contributes to the overall mission of Blackberry Mountain by ensuring the dessert offerings match the resort’s level of excellence and by participating actively in maintaining the smooth operation of the bakeshop environment. Joining Blackberry Mountain as a Pastry Cook presents a unique opportunity for culinary professionals who are passionate about pastry arts and thrive in a team-oriented, dynamic hospitality setting.

• Culinary education preferred
• Minimum of 1-year experience in restaurant and pastry
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to compose effective recipes
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches
• Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversions
• Must exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and company goals
• Requires heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to be on feet for the duration of the shift
• Requires constant bending, stooping, and reaching
• Must be able to safely operate a company vehicle or golf cart