Baker

Job Title: Baker

Department: Food & Beverage

Reports To: Executive Chef

Status: Full-time Hourly

Pay: $22.00 - $24.72 per hour

Location: Gurneys Resorts & Seawater Spa Montauk NY

About Us:
Gurneys Resorts & Seawater Spa is a premier luxury destination offering unparalleled oceanfront experiences in Montauk. Our mission is to create a unique effortlessly elegant experience for our guests.

Job Summary:
Gurneys Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The Pastry Cook will be responsible for preparing and baking high-quality pastries desserts and baked goods ensuring consistency and excellence in presentation and taste. This role requires attention to detail creativity and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries desserts breads and other baked good according to established recipes and standards.
• Assist in the creation and execution of new pastry menu items.
• Ensure consistency in quality taste and presentation of all pastry items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Properly store ingredients and finished products to ensure freshness.
• Collaborate with the Pastry Chef and culinary team to meet production demands.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate any supply needs to management.
• Operate and maintain pastry kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with special events banquets and high-volume service as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Pastry Cook or Baker in a high-volume restaurant hotel or bakery setting.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques pastry production and dessert plating.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately while demonstrating creativity .
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work early mornings weekends and holidays as required.
• ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform repetitive motions such as whisking and kneading.

Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• $22.00 - $24.72 per hour based on experience
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance for full-time year-round employees
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts on accommodations dining and spa services
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth