Pastry Cook

Nashville, TN, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $20.50

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel is the latest hospitality venture launched by Herschend Enterprises, a renowned family-owned company known for its themed attractions and family entertainment offerings. Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, this unique hotel celebrates the iconic career and spirit of Dolly Parton, providing guests with an immersive experience that combines music, style, and hospitality, all crafted in the distinctive Dolly way. The hotel features 245 rooms, two food and beverage entertainment venues, a market, and Dolly Parton's Museum, offering a rich blend of local culture, music, and culinary excellence. SongTeller Hotel is much more than a place to stay; it serves as a vibrant hub that connects guests to the local music and culinary scenes while embodying Dolly Parton's charm, humor, and trailblazing spirit.

We are currently seeking an accomplished and motivated Pastry Cook to join the team and support operations across all culinary outlets within the SongTeller Hotel. This role is essential in ensuring the success and profitability of the hotel's unique food and beverage offerings. The candidate will work closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen leadership to produce high-quality pastries, desserts, and specialty items for various outlets, including restaurants, coffee shops, and banquet services. Responsibilities include daily pastry production under guidance, preparing and assembling entremets, cookies, plated desserts, and specialty items while maintaining strict adherence to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines. The Pastry Cook will also assist in making components like creams, mousses, and glazes, support plated dessert assembly and banquet plating, and maintain efficient mise en place for all pastry workstations.

The role demands a strong knowledge of modern and classical pastry techniques, food safety standards, and sanitation practices such as labeling, dating, rotation, and allergen awareness. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, demonstrating excellent organizational skills, professionalism, effective communication, and teamwork capabilities. Physical stamina is also required to meet the demands of long periods of standing, lifting, and working in varying kitchen temperatures. This position offers a rare opportunity to join a culturally rich and dynamic team at Nashville's premier entertainment hotel, where your culinary skills will contribute to creating memorable experiences for both guests and the local community, all while working in an environment inspired by one of music's most influential icons.

Job Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 1-2 years of professional pastry or bakery experience
Ability to obtain and maintain ServSafe Certification
Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to follow recipes and portion standards accurately
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ability to meet physical requirements such as standing for extended periods and lifting heavy loads

Job Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
Culinary or Baking & Pastry degree preferred
Minimum of 1-2 years of pastry or bakery experience in a professional kitchen
Ability to obtain and maintain a ServSafe Certification
Strong foundational knowledge of pastry techniques including doughs, batters, creams, and plated dessert components
Ability to follow recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines consistently
Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, labeling, and FIFO practices
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize and adapt in fast-paced, high-volume environments
Effective communication and teamwork skills
Basic math skills for measuring, scaling recipes, and portioning
Ability to work flexible schedules including mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime
Ability to meet physical demands including standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 lbs

Job Duties

Execute daily pastry production under direction of the Pastry Chef with focus on entremets, cookies, plated desserts, and specialty items for all outlets
Report to the Pastry Chef or Sous Chef to review daily production objectives, assignments, priorities, and menu updates
Prepare, assemble, and finish pastry items according to established recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines
Assist in the production of components such as creams, mousses, glazes, doughs, batters, and garnishes
Support service execution, including plated dessert assembly and banquet plating
Assist with daily mise en place and station setup
Ensure assigned workstation is properly stocked with required par levels and supplies
Maintain high standards of product quality, flavor balance, texture, and refined presentation
Demonstrate knowledge of modern and classical plating techniques
Follow all food safety and sanitation standards including labeling, dating, rotation, and allergen awareness
Assist in monitoring inventory levels and support proper storage
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and equipment
Support kitchen leadership and collaborate with team members
Promote a positive and collaborative team environment
Follow all company operational standards and health department regulations
Adapt to changing business levels and work varied schedules as needed