We believe that attention to detail and providing our clients with the best possible experience is something to be proud of. We are seeking a knowledgeable and passionate pastry cook who will be responsible for preparing a diverse range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods with precision and creativity, while upholding the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation.
Full-Time
$16-$18 Hourly
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide range of pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for banquet events
- Follow standardized recipes and portion sizes to ensure consistency and quality
- Assemble and decorate desserts according to banquet event orders and Executive Chef specifications
- Produce specialty desserts for special requests and dietary requirements
- Coordinate pastry production with banquet event timelines and service schedules
- Ensure all desserts are ready and delivered to the proper location on time
- Communicate effectively with banquet chefs, banquet team, and management
- Adhere strictly to food safety and sanitation standards
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Properly label, date, and store all ingredients and finished products
- Conduct taste tests and visual inspections to ensure all desserts meet quality standards
- Suggest recipe changes to correct any issues with texture, flavor, or cost
- Monitor pastry inventory levels and inform chefs of low stock or supply needs
- Assist in receiving and storing all kitchen ingredients and supplies
- Safely operate, clean, and maintain all kitchen equipment
- Assist and collaborate with all kitchen team members
- Contribute ideas for new dessert offerings
- Stay updated on dessert trends and techniques to enhance offerings
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Pastry Cook, Baker, or in a similar role
- Solid understanding of basic kitchen operations, including reading and following recipes, recipe development, knife handling, sanitation practices, and kitchen etiquette
- Ability to take direction and accept constructive feedback
- Strong planning skills with the ability to anticipate prep tasks for both same-day and next-day production
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
- Able to lift 50 lbs. or more as needed
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and hot kitchen environment