Pastry Cook - Harriman's VA Piedmont Grill

Full-Time

Job Title Pastry Cook Harriman’s Grill

Location: Salamander Middleburg 

Company Overview

Salamander Resort & Spa is a prestigious 5-Star Luxury Resort located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful horse and wine country. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences in an environment of luxury and hospitality. At Harriman’s Grill, our fine dining restaurant, we use only the freshest ingredients to create bold and flavorful dishes that celebrate the rich resources and history of Virginia’s most fertile region. From seasonal flavors and local butcher’s cuts to fresh seafood and imaginative desserts, we offer our guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience. On Sundays, our dining room comes to life with a grand, family-style multi-course brunch.

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Pastry Cook to join our 5-Star Culinary Team at Salamander Resort & Spa.

Position Objective

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for producing high-quality pastries, garnishes, ice creams, and baked items for use in the restaurant, banquet, and offsite catering. This position ensures that the highest standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation are met at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Pastry Preparation: Prepare pastry items for buffet, banquet, and restaurant use according to standard recipes.
• Banquet & Buffet Orders: Properly plan, prep, and execute banquet BEO (Banquet Event Order) buffet and dessert plate-up orders on time.
• Daily Pastries: Bake daily breads and breakfast pastries for restaurant use in accordance with standard recipes.
• Restaurant Support: Assist in setting up, running, and breaking down the lunch and dinner plating stations as needed.
• Presentation: Visually inspect baked goods to ensure proper color, appearance, and overall presentation to maintain an appealing product.
• Cost Management: Maintain food and labor costs within the budget while achieving the highest quality and consistency.
• Storage & Freshness: Ensure proper storage of all pastry items in refrigerators and freezers to maintain product freshness.
• Waste Minimization: Rotate food products properly to minimize spoilage and waste.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all equipment in the work area is properly cleaned and maintained.
• Special Orders: Assist with special orders, buffet presentations, and cross-training in other kitchen areas as needed.

Education/Experience

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Baking experience preferred but not required.

Skills & Requirements

• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Thorough knowledge of pastry and bread-making techniques.
• Strong understanding of accepted sanitation standards.
• Experience with kitchen equipment such as slicers, mixers, grinders, and food processors.
• Basic mathematical skills for understanding recipes, measurements, requisition amounts, and portion sizes.
• Basic computational ability and computer skills.

Why Join Us?

At Salamander Resort & Spa, we offer competitive benefits for both Full-Time and Part-TimeEmployees, Including

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k): Retirement plan with eligibility for both full-time and part-time employees.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO.
• Company Paid Holidays: 8 paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on room stays at all Salamander locations, dining, retail, spa, golf, and other resort amenities.
• Meals: Free meals during shifts.
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave: Paid leave for new parents.
• Uniforms: Free uniforms.

Join Our 5 Star Culinary Team

If you are passionate about baking and want to work in an exceptional 5-Star environment, we invite you to join our Harriman’s GrillTeam. Apply Today At

salamanderresorts.com/careers

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salamander Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.