Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $21.15
Benefits
401(k) matching
Aflac supplemental
Team member discount
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Job Description
Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa stands as a premier hospitality and culinary destination nestled in Lodi, California, a hidden gem renowned for its vibrant wine country and welcoming small-town charm. This establishment reflects a sophisticated fusion of culinary excellence and hospitality, conceptualized by the visionary chefs and industry leaders Charlie Palmer and Christopher Hunsberger. The resort offers an exquisite setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more, making it a cornerstone of Northern California's hospitality scene.
As a hotel collection committed to celebrating its locality, Appellation integrates local culture, community, and craftsmanship into every detail of its operations. The resort functions not only as a luxurious accommodation space but also as a culinary benchmark, offering guests top-notch experiences through its food, ambiance, and services. Appellation provides a nurturing environment where employees can thrive professionally within diverse fields such as culinary arts, event planning, spa and wellness, administration, and management.
The Pastry Cook II role at Appellation is a part-time position that invites passionate culinary artisans who specialize in desserts and baked goods to join its talented Pastry Team. Working collaboratively in this creative kitchen, the Pastry Cook II is tasked with preparing a wide variety of desserts and pastries that meet high standards in quality, presentation, and portion control. Using standardized recipes, the cook contributes to efficient and cost-effective production while ensuring that each item aligns with the resort's commitment to culinary innovation and excellence.
The role demands a strong understanding of menu knowledge and recipe adherence, ensuring every plated item fulfills the quality profile expected by guests. Responsibilities include preparing presentation plates and platters for banquets in accordance with event orders, assisting chefs when required, managing ingredient rotation and storage labeling, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the workstation. Additionally, the Pastry Cook II must ensure that all products are prepared and served at the correct temperatures, upholding the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practices.
The resort offers a competitive pay rate of $21.15 per hour along with attractive benefits such as 401(k) matching, supplemental insurance options through Aflac, and team member discounts. Employees at Appellation benefit from a clear career growth path within a strong, supportive team atmosphere, making this an ideal opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to expand their expertise while enjoying work-life balance in one of California's most hospitable regions.
Located in a region noted for its affordability relative to metropolitan hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Napa, Appellation provides employees access to a region rich in natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community environment. This combination of professional growth, community culture, and quality of life truly distinguishes the opportunity at Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa, making it a compelling choice for pastry cooks eager to contribute to and grow with a pioneering hospitality brand.
As a hotel collection committed to celebrating its locality, Appellation integrates local culture, community, and craftsmanship into every detail of its operations. The resort functions not only as a luxurious accommodation space but also as a culinary benchmark, offering guests top-notch experiences through its food, ambiance, and services. Appellation provides a nurturing environment where employees can thrive professionally within diverse fields such as culinary arts, event planning, spa and wellness, administration, and management.
The Pastry Cook II role at Appellation is a part-time position that invites passionate culinary artisans who specialize in desserts and baked goods to join its talented Pastry Team. Working collaboratively in this creative kitchen, the Pastry Cook II is tasked with preparing a wide variety of desserts and pastries that meet high standards in quality, presentation, and portion control. Using standardized recipes, the cook contributes to efficient and cost-effective production while ensuring that each item aligns with the resort's commitment to culinary innovation and excellence.
The role demands a strong understanding of menu knowledge and recipe adherence, ensuring every plated item fulfills the quality profile expected by guests. Responsibilities include preparing presentation plates and platters for banquets in accordance with event orders, assisting chefs when required, managing ingredient rotation and storage labeling, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation throughout the workstation. Additionally, the Pastry Cook II must ensure that all products are prepared and served at the correct temperatures, upholding the highest standards of food safety and kitchen practices.
The resort offers a competitive pay rate of $21.15 per hour along with attractive benefits such as 401(k) matching, supplemental insurance options through Aflac, and team member discounts. Employees at Appellation benefit from a clear career growth path within a strong, supportive team atmosphere, making this an ideal opportunity for culinary professionals seeking to expand their expertise while enjoying work-life balance in one of California's most hospitable regions.
Located in a region noted for its affordability relative to metropolitan hubs like San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Napa, Appellation provides employees access to a region rich in natural beauty, outdoor activities, and a close-knit community environment. This combination of professional growth, community culture, and quality of life truly distinguishes the opportunity at Appellation Lodi - Wine & Roses Resort and Spa, making it a compelling choice for pastry cooks eager to contribute to and grow with a pioneering hospitality brand.
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years professional cooking experience, preferably in the pastry department
- Knowledge of methods and procedures regarding food preparation
- kitchen and dining sanitation
- use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Basic math skills to be able to understand recipes and meal tickets
- Ability and flexibility to perform all of job functions of the kitchen unsupervised
- Is effective at working multiple priorities, working under stress, time management and exercise good judgment with guest and employee situations and challenges
- Must have flexibility in performing different job roles within the kitchen
- Work varying schedules including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
- Constant standing and use of hands, arms and legs, grasping, reaching at waist level, bending of neck
- Frequent walking, twisting of neck, use hands to operate objects, tools and controls, exposure to heat
- Occasional twisting of waist, power grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling and reaching above and below shoulder level, exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity and wetness, walking up and down stairs carrying up to 25 pounds
Job Qualifications
- At least 2 years professional cooking experience, preferably in the pastry department
- Knowledge of methods and procedures regarding food preparation, kitchen and dining sanitation, use and care of kitchen equipment and utensils
- Basic math skills to understand recipes and meal tickets
- Ability to perform all job functions of the kitchen unsupervised
- Effective at working multiple priorities, working under stress, managing time, and exercising good judgment in guest and employee situations
- Flexibility in performing different job roles within the kitchen
Job Duties
- Prepare proper plate and platter presentation for banquets according to the banquet event order
- Assist chefs as needed
- Have full knowledge of menu and recipes
- Follow all recipe specifications and presentation guidelines accurately
- Uphold quality standards, portion control, production level and presentation of food according to company standards and recipes
- Ensure proper rotation, labeling and dating of all products in storage areas to control waste and prevent loss
- Maintain daily product freshness on assigned stations
- Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area including reach-ins, walk-ins and counters
- Maintain a sanitary workstation
- Ensure all products are prepared, held and served at the correct temperatures
- Follow all work safety practices including knife handling, meat cutters, lifting practices, oven and stove top safety
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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