Pastry Cook
Kent Country Club | Grand Rapids, MI
Do you love the art and precision of baking? Do you take pride in creating beautiful pastries, breads, and desserts that leave a lasting impression on the people who enjoy them?
Kent Country Club is looking for a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team, working directly under our new Executive Chef, Jason Tilmann. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with pastry or bakery experience who is ready to grow their craft in a fully-equipped bake shop with plenty of room to create.
At Kent, dessert is often the last thing a member remembers about their meal—and this role plays a key part in making that memory a great one.
What This Role Is All About
As a Pastry Cook, you will be responsible for preparing pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty baked items for our members and guests according to the Club's standard recipes. This position begins at 16–24 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role by taking on additional kitchen responsibilities. You'll work closely with Executive Chef Jason Tilmann, with the freedom to bring your own ideas and work independently as you grow.
You Might Be a Great Fit If…
● Do you have a passion for baking and pastry arts?
● Do you enjoy experimenting with new techniques, flavors, and recipes?
● Are you looking to grow your career in a kitchen with room to create?
● Do you take pride in precision, presentation, and consistency?
● Are you self-motivated and comfortable working independently?
If you're nodding “yes,” we'd love to talk with you.
Key Responsibilities
● Prepare pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty baked goods according to standard recipes
● Follow the daily prep list and ensure all bake shop items needed for service are ready
● Coordinate production timing with the Executive Chef and the rest of the kitchen team
● Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary bake shop workstation
● Ensure all food safety and sanitation standards are followed
● Take inventory of bake shop ingredients and notify the Executive Chef of shortages
● Properly store and label reusable products
● Assist with opening and closing kitchen procedures
● Maintain bake shop equipment and report maintenance needs
● Attend kitchen staff meetings and contribute ideas for improvement
What We're Looking For
● High school diploma or GED
● Culinary school training in pastry arts or baking preferred
● At least one year of pastry or bakery experience
● Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
● Creativity and attention to detail
● Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
● Food safety certification preferred
Schedule & Compensation
● 16–24 hours per week to start, with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position by taking on additional kitchen responsibilities
● $21–$22 per hour, based on experience
Physical Requirements
● Ability to stand for extended periods
● Frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and repetitive motions
● Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
● Comfortable working in a hot, humid, and fast-paced kitchen environment near ovens and baking equipment
Why Kent Country Club
Kent Country Club has a long tradition of culinary excellence and hospitality. Our bake shop offers plenty of room to grow, experiment, and make this role your own, working alongside a culinary team that values creativity and craft.
If you're passionate about pastry and ready to build something great with our culinary team, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
