Job Description

Why Join Our Team:

An outstanding opportunity exists to join the high performing team of dedicated ladies and gentlemen who operate one of the country's finest private clubs. Rolling Rock Club has a national reputation for outstanding hospitality, picturesque surroundings and a unique range of sporting amenities from golf, swimming and tennis to boasted stocked trout streams, duck ponds, game birds and shooting ranges.

Founded in 1917, Rolling Rock Club's premier private club is located in historic Ligonier, Pennsylvania approximately 50 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. The Club is nestled between the Chestnut Ridge and Laurel Mountain Valley ranges at the far west end of the Appalachian Mountains. Organized as an English gentlemen's sports club, land conservatory and wildlife sanctuary the surrounding landscape is truly one of the most beautiful and serene parcels in the Eastern region of the United States.

The Mission:

The mission of the club is to preserve legacy and to ensure that its members always maintain the highest standards of stewardship towards the buildings, land and environment while respecting the employees and supporting the neighboring community.

The Vision:

To be a special place providing gracious and genteel hospitality for the enjoyment of a proper country life; in the clubhouse, in the fields and on the stream; with a membership that embraces the experience and values and respects club traditions.

Team Member Benefits:

Team Member Appreciation:

• Health & Wellness initiatives
• Hot team member meals daily
• Golf pro shop and Orvis endorsed Fly Fishing shop discount
• Golf privileges on most Mondays
• Employee appreciation events
• Annual team member family events
• Complimentary uniforms and uniform reimbursement

Work/Life Balance:

• Paid time off begins accruing your first day
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Flexible schedules

Medical & Insurance:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance

Planning For the Future:

• Competitive wages
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee education allowance
• Team member referral bonuses

Pre-Employment Process

Offers of employment are contingent upon applicants to consenting to, and successfully passing, a pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug test.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national identity, national origin, Veteran, or disability status.

SUMMARY

The Pastry Cook is responsible for daily prep and execution of service on their assigned station. A Pasty Cook is expected to work under the guidance of the Executive Pastry Chef and follow all the procedures and tasks given. This position requires an overall understanding of timelines, product needs, flavor combinations, and fundamental skills and be able to work quickly and efficiently with other team members in a focused and organized manner. This position is an entry level position and individuals should have a strong desire to learn and grow within the kitchen environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plan, prepare, set-up and provide consistent, timely and organized quality service in all areas of pastry production including an emphasis on plating in accordance with standards.
• Strictly adhere to recipes and standards for product preparation and plating.
• Demonstrate competent knife skills, basic pastry techniques and knowledge, measuring ingredients, mixing methods, and safe operation of all kitchen equipment.
• Daily analysis of station and product to ensure all standards and quality issues are met.
• Accurately follow and execute recipes for assigned station.
• Proper and thorough break down, or hand over, of station at the end of shift.
• General cleaning and sanitation duties as directed by culinary management, as well as lead cooks.
• Maintains regular, consistent and reliable attendance.
• Respects the Club's customs and traditions and works to preserve Rolling Rock Club as a "Quiet Country English Manor".
• Other related assignments as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Follow guidance and direction from senior management effectively, efficiently, and appropriately.
• General fundamental skills in all basic pastry techniques and knife cuts.
• A sense of flavor development and evaluation of prep is necessary for this position.
• Strong desire to grow and develop one's craft and skills within the kitchen environment.

Desirable

• Associate's degree in culinary arts.
• Minimum of 1-2 years professional experience cooking.

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