Pastry Cook

River Crest Country Club is a prestigious private country club located just five miles from downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Established as the oldest and most storied country club in Fort Worth, River Crest has a long-standing tradition of offering exceptional recreational and dining experiences to its members. The club prides itself on maintaining a welcoming yet elegant atmosphere where members can enjoy golf, tennis, swimming, fine dining, and numerous social events throughout the year. With its rich history and commitment to excellence, River Crest provides a unique working environment for its employees, ensuring that team members are part of a respected organization that values professionalism, quality, and community engagement.

The club is currently seeking a full-time Pastry Cook to join its Culinary team. This role is integral to maintaining the high standard of food quality and presentation that members expect from their dining experiences at River Crest. The Pastry Cook will be responsible for preparing a variety of pastry items including continental breakfast offerings, cakes, pies, a la carte desserts, and banquet desserts for private events, member parties, and other special occasions. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, a passion for pastry arts, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. As part of the culinary team, the Pastry Cook will follow established recipes and presentation standards while contributing creative ideas to meet member tastes and preferences.

River Crest offers an excellent compensation and benefits package for this role, with a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $20 to $23 depending on verifiable experience. The benefits program is comprehensive and includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, YMCA membership, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Benefits eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. The club also provides full-time employees with paid time off (PTO), participation in a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and Chef-inspired meals served in the staff dining room, ensuring a supportive and rewarding work environment.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone with a minimum of six months of experience in a kitchen setting and the ability to obtain a Fort Worth Food Handlers Card. The Pastry Cook must demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and excellent organizational skills. Candidates should be comfortable working weekends, holidays, day or night shifts, and occasional overtime. The role requires physical stamina, the ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, and a strong team-oriented mindset. Creativity and openness to feedback are important attributes, as is the ability to maintain a courteous and respectful attitude toward members, guests, vendors, coworkers, and supervisors.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for pastry cooks looking to advance their skills in a supportive environment where excellence and teamwork are paramount. The Pastry Cook at River Crest has the opportunity to contribute to memorable dining experiences while growing professionally within a historic and respected country club. If you are passionate about pastry arts and enjoy working in a dynamic culinary setting, River Crest Country Club invites you to apply and become part of their esteemed culinary team.