Bakery Assistant

Founders Inn and Spa is a distinguished full-service resort known for its exceptional hospitality and commitment to providing guests with unparalleled experiences. Located in a serene setting, the inn combines Southern charm with modern amenities to cater to both leisure and business travelers. The resort includes luxurious accommodations, a relaxing spa, dining options, and beautiful event spaces, making it a preferred destination for those seeking comfort and elegance in a peaceful environment. Founded with a vision to deliver exemplary guest service, Founders Inn and Spa takes pride in its dedicated team and vibrant community where every staff member plays a crucial role in maintaining the high standards that guests expect. The organization supports employee growth, offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and cross-departmental collaboration. They also provide a comprehensive benefits package centered on wellness, work-life balance, and personal development.

The Bakery Assistant position at Founders Inn and Spa is a full-time role offering $16.00 per hour, designed for individuals passionate about baking and pastry arts. This role is fundamental within the culinary team, responsible for preparing, scaling, and baking a variety of breads, cakes, pies, and other pastries with precision and consistency. The Bakery Assistant must work efficiently in high-demand situations, demonstrating multitasking capabilities while adhering strictly to food safety and sanitation standards.

The successful candidate will bring hands-on experience in a professional baking environment and exhibit strong knowledge of various pastry techniques, including dough preparation, cake baking, and decoration. Familiarity with different pastry types like puff pastry, choux pastry, and shortcrust pastry is essential, as is the ability to follow recipes accurately to maintain consistent taste and presentation quality. Organizational skills and attention to detail are vital for measuring ingredients and managing timely production schedules.

Creativity is highly valued, with opportunities to contribute to recipe development and menu innovation that reflect the resort's standards of excellence. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with culinary staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is necessary to meet the seasonal and operational needs of the resort.

This position also demands physical capability, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, emphasizing the hands-on and active nature of the bakery work. The Founders Inn and Spa offers a supportive work atmosphere where the Bakery Assistant can grow professionally while contributing to the delivery of exceptional guest experiences through the culinary arts. Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, travel discounts, tuition remission, and more, underscoring the commitment to their well-being and career development.