Lead Pastry Cook - Dessert Menu & Team Leader

Major Food Brand; Santina; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision insurance

TransitChek discount

Referral Rewards program

Generous dining program

Progressive paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Major Food Group is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. You will create and prep all pastry items, design dessert concepts, and help plan the dessert menu to complement savory dishes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-volume, fine-dining environments, a pastry-focused culinary diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and a team-oriented attitude. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in high-volume, fine-dining environments preferred
• Culinary diploma with Pastry Arts concentration or equivalent strongly preferred
• Team-oriented and positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

Skills

Team orientation

Strong communication

Education

Culinary pastry diploma

Job description

Major Food Group is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. You will create and prep all pastry items, design dessert concepts, and help plan the dessert menu to complement savory dishes.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in high-volume, fine-dining environments, a pastry-focused culinary diploma or equivalent, strong communication, and a team-oriented attitude. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.