Pastry Cook I (Full Time) - Emma's Equestrian Manor - World Equestrian Center Ocala
Company: Columbus Hospitality, LLC
Location: Ocala
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Summary: Pastry Cook 1 is a
senior-level production role responsible for leading the
preparation and execution of high-volume pastry items for Emma’s,
banquets, catering, and special events. This role requires advanced
pastry skills, strong organizational ability, and leadership in a
fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Primary Responsibilities:
Lead daily production of high-volume pastry items for banquets,
catering, and special events, ensuring consistency, quality, and
presentation. Execute advanced pastry techniques for baking,
finishing, decorating, and plating with precision and artistry.
Prepare and plate high-end desserts during service, maintaining
mise en place and readiness throughout service periods. Collaborate
with banquet chefs, event planners, and restaurant leadership to
meet production timelines and service standards. Assist with recipe
development, seasonal product innovation, and refinement of
existing offerings. Train and mentor junior pastry team members
across banquet, boutique, and restaurant pastry operations.
Maintain prep schedules, production logs, and ensure timely
execution of daily and event-specific goals. Monitor product
quality, enforce kitchen standards, and uphold presentation
consistency across all pastry outputs. Support inventory tracking,
ordering, and receiving to ensure ingredient availability and
minimize waste. Ensure full compliance with food safety,
sanitation, and ServSafe protocols across all pastry workstations.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the
only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this
position. Associates will be required to perform any other
job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does
not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than
an "at will" employment relationship. Physical Requirements: These
physical demands represent the physical requirements necessary for
an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of
this position. Reasonable accommodation can be provided to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
described in this position. Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to
50 lbs. for extended periods. Comfortable working in a fast-paced,
high-demand kitchen environment. Qualifications, Education,
Experience, Skills and Abilities 4 years of professional pastry
experience, with a focus on banquet or high-volume production.
Strong knowledge of pastry fundamentals and large-scale execution.
ServSafe Certification required. Culinary or pastry degrees are
preferred. The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus
Hospitality Management ; a company committed to providing quality
service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming
work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our
team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by
providing development opportunities. We are proud to be a Drug Free
Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a
background check prior to employment.
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