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Baking and Pastry Intern

CompanyBlackberry Farm
LocationAurora
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern is responsible for all aspects of pastry food preparation, including cookie production, cake requests, and daily dessert plating for lunch and dinner. They will also assist with recipe development, maintain bakeshop cleanliness, and manage inventory rotation.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
528
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
At Blackberry Farm, our attention to every detail, impeccable service, unique activity offerings and outstanding cuisine provides our guests with one of the world’s most dynamic experiences. As one of the most celebrated small resorts in the world, we offer the opportunity to learn and experience how to deliver one-of-a-kind service and quality experiences. In 2011, Travel + Leisure named Blackberry Farm the #1 Resort in North America, 2012 Andrew Harper’s #1 Food and Wine Resort, and 2012 Travel + Leisure’s Best Service in North America. In 2013, our Executive Chef received the James Beard Award for Best Chef Southeast. In 2014, the Barn received the James Beard Award for its Outstanding Wine Program and in 2015 for Outstanding Service. Through adventure, wellness, farming, and epicurean activities in the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Eastern Tennessee, we cap off our guests experience by providing activities and adventures found no where else. For reservations and information, please call (800)-993-7824 or visit www.blackberryfarm.com. To apply for a position, please visit http://www.blackberryfarm.com/careers/opportunities.
About the Role

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Pay Range: $14.00 per hour. Starting compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

This position is responsible for all aspects of pastry food preparation up to and including the final presentation for delivery to guests. Responsibilities will include cookie production/ scooping, assisting with cake requests, finishing/sending lunch and dinner desserts daily, maintaining proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products, creating special requests/ dietary desserts for lunch service, and maintaining cleanliness and organization of bakeshop.

We are currently accepting applications for our Fall trimester (September to December).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organization of the bakeshop
• Communicating all pastry-specific supplies and equipment needs
• Proper rotation and monitoring of raw and finished products
• Proper following of dessert production rotation
• Proper wrapping and storage of all pastry products
• Completing weekly ice cream inventory
• Responsible for setting up pastry line for nightly dessert plating
• Bake bread fresh throughout nightly service
• Cookie production/ scooping
• Bake arrival amenities for Housekeeping
• Assist with cake requests
• Aid in recipe/ menu development
• Maintain awareness of upcoming events through a scheduled event chart
• Knowledge of heirloom vegetables and fruits
• Visiting and learning about growing produce through the garden and how to incorporate it into desserts
• The internship will last approximately 15 weeks
• Baking and Pastry Internships are available during the following three Trimesters:
 January 1st- April 30th
 May 1st- August 31st
 September 1st- December 31st
• Interns must arrive within 2 weeks of the trimester start date and depart no later than the end date
• The Baking and Pastry internship is a temporary position with an expected 30-40 hours per week
• A limited number of positions are available based on housing availability
• Pastry internships are paid at an hourly rate


Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
To perform the essential functions of this position regular and consistent attendance is required.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members and Managers and interact with our guests.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
• 1 year of experience in Restaurant and Pastry or Culinary Education in Baking and Pastry
• Basic Kitchen operations experience
• Basic Bread and/or Plated Dessert experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Must be able to read and understand recipes that use different measuring systems
• Must be able to communicate with different shifts to ensure FIFO and inventories, including two restaurants and the In-Room-Dining program
• Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Must be able to convert recipes into larger and smaller batches. Must thoroughly understand weights, measures, and conversion of both

REASONING ABILITY
• Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work long periods of time standing

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Fully equipped bake shop staffed by as many as three people at one time. Requires working as part of the overall kitchen team and sharing equipment, supplies, and product
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

Key Skills
Pastry food preparationCookie productionCake decorationDessert platingBread bakingInventory managementFIFO rotationRecipe conversionKitchen organizationFood safetyMenu developmentHeirloom vegetable knowledgeTeam collaborationCustomer service
Categories
Food & BeverageHospitalityAgriculture
Benefits
Travel perksProperty benefitsTuition reimbursementPaid time offPaid holidaysHealth insuranceFlexible spending accounts401k matchProfit shareTraining and education