Pastry Cook - The Harpeth Hotel
The Pastry Cook at Confidential Client is responsible for preparing, baking, and decorating a variety of desserts and baked goods while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and kitchen management. This role involves recipe creation, inventory control, and contributing to menu development, requiring creativity, strong baking skills, and effective teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Pastry Cook in Franklin, TN. This role prepares, bakes, and finishes a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, and other bakery items for hotel outlets. The ideal candidate combines strong baking technique, creativity in presentation and flavor, and reliable kitchen discipline in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, and desserts following standardized and original recipes.
- Decorate and finish desserts with glazes, icings, and garnishes for dining outlets and events.
- Contribute to menu development and seasonal dessert offerings.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering ingredients and pastry supplies.
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and organized pastry workstations in compliance with food safety standards.
- Keep accurate records of food costs, yields, and inventory for the pastry section.
- Support and coordinate with culinary and service teams during events and peak service times.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; culinary or pastry certificate preferred.
- Prior pastry or bakery experience — formal pastry training (associate degree or certificate) is a plus.
- Strong baking techniques and familiarity with common pastry equipment.
- Creativity in dessert presentation and flavor development.
- Excellent attention to detail and consistent portioning.
- Good time management, organization, and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment and accept constructive feedback.
Physical Demands
- Able to lift, push, and carry 20–40 lbs as needed.
- Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive motions.
- Frequent bending, lifting, and movement of supplies to support hotel outlets.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay (from source posting): $41,226 per year — actual compensation determined by Confidential Client.
- Competitive salary and daily pay options available.
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental benefits.
- Paid time off and 401(k) with employer match.
- Team member hotel discount program and food & beverage discounts.
- Tuition reimbursement and uniform support (where applicable).
Why Join Confidential Client
Confidential Client provides a hospitality-focused workplace that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and career growth. As part of a historic-property team in downtown Franklin, you’ll have opportunities for internal advancement, access to travel/hotel benefits, and a small-town hospitality culture with high standards for guest experience.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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