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Lead Pastry Cook

Beaver Center, United States

The Denver Country Club is looking for great service minded individuals that love the hospitality space! Work at the oldest Club West of the Mississippi River. The Denver Country Club is a Denver landmark for over 130 years. Our Club is a welcoming community immersed in tradition, serving generations of members through our year-round amenities. We are committed to providing members, families and their guests with exceptional service, the highest quality programs, outstanding staff, and best-in-class facilities. Come join our team and work in a fun and friendly environment!

POSITION: LEAD PASTRY COOK

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE- KITCHEN

REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE CHEF, PASTRY/SOUS CHEF

HOURLY RATE: $20.28 - $24.00 DOE

About the club:
Established in 1887, Denver Country Club is recognized as the first club west of the Mississippi and one of the most prestigious private clubs in the country. The 585 member, by invitation only private club, hosts an 18 hole golf course, two indoor golf simulators (Foresight Quads), indoor and outdoor tennis, platform tennis, pickleball, ice hockey, lawn bowling, croquet, casual and fine dining. The club has a long history of golf championships including the Denver Open (PGA Tour Event 1962-1964), Trans-Mississippi Amateur (upcoming 2022), Pacific Coast Amateur and Curtis Cup (1984). A Golf Course renovation was completed in 2020 - Gil Hanse. The renovation has helped to secure Denver Country Club as one of the premier golf courses in the Western United States. The Golf Shop is consistently recognized as an AGM Platinum Award Winning Golf Shop (Top 100) and has been recognized as a multiple winner of the Colorado Section PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private Category.

CORE VALUES

Integrity
(honesty, persistence, commitment, follow through, sincerity, trust)

Passion
(have fun, be creative, enthusiasm, positive energy, be purposeful, excitement)

Teamwork
(cooperation, support, communication, unity, collaboration, take initiative, dependability)

Respect
(selfless, self-awareness, empathy, compassion, resolution, understanding, grateful)

Excellence
(quality, consistency, hard work, process integrity, results, growth)

BENEFITS:

Benefits per DCC employee handbook. (Vacation, Sick Time, 401k, Medical Dental, Life, FSA)
Paid sick leave where required by law
Positive, values centric working environment.
Scholarship Eligibility
Holiday Bonus
Referral Bonus, $750 for a qualified hire at the Club, over 3 months
Complimentary meals
Complimentary parking
Employee recognition events
Complimentary golf privileges per DCC employee guidelines
Club merchandise at reduced employee pricing.

RESPONSIBILITES:

Organize and set up kitchen bakery station to be prepared for service
Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing bakery items
Adheres to specified recipes and standards for the restaurant and banquet events
Reviews and keeps abreast of all banquet event orders for next day requirements for functions and restaurant menu
Coordinates and times orders with other kitchen operations
Consistently uses safe and sanitary food handling practices
Ensures cleanliness of all bakery related machines, including freezers and refrigerators, tables and storage to meet health department requirements
Performs other appropriate tasks as assigned by Pastry and Executive Chef
Assures that food product is made with process integrity to produce consistent outcomes
Dependability is a must. Must be able to show up to work on scheduled shifts; must show up on time; must be willing to go above and beyond to assure the satisfaction of our Membership.

QUALIFICATIONS

2-5 years Pastry Cook experience, Culinary & Pastry Arts certified a plus
Must be able to stand and walk on your feet for hours at a time
The physical demands of this position require the person to be able to stand for long periods of time, perform bending, stooping, carrying, lifting, pushing and pulling motions.
Must have manual and finger dexterity in order to handle culinary tools and equipment. Must also be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.
Must be able to work morning or evening shifts, weekdays and weekends during the busy season.
Must have a positive, team-oriented mentality.
Must be dependable.

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