Artisan Pastry Cook - Fast-Paced Hotel Kitchen (AM Shift)

The Radical; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Room discounts

Employee food & beverage discounts

Job summary

The Radical Hotel invites applications for a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Asheville. You will be responsible for daily pastry, bread, and baked goods production across hotel outlets.

Working on the AM shift, you’ll ensure freshly baked items are prepared, finished, and ready for service each day, while maintaining high quality and portion standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional pastry, bakery, or kitchen setting is a plus — passion and willingness to learn matter more.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in consistent execution.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Team-first attitude — show up, help out, and keep energy positive.
• Basic food safety knowledge or willingness to get certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, breakfast baked goods, and specialty items according to established recipes and standards.
• Produce daily pastry and bread items for hotel outlets and events.
• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, creams, icings, glazes, and other pastry components.
• Ensure all products are properly baked, finished, portioned, stored, labeled, and ready for service.
• Maintain consistent quality, presentation, flavor, and portion standards.
• Follow daily production schedules and prioritize items according to outlet needs and service times.
• Maintain adequate par levels of pastry and bread products while minimizing waste.
• Assist with developing and testing new pastry and baked-good offerings when requested.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry production area in accordance with food-safety standards.
• Properly operate and care for ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery and kitchen equipment.
• Follow proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and sanitation procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Chef de Cuisine, F&B Director and other members of the culinary team regarding production needs, inventory, and quality.
• Assist with special events, banquets, and other hotel functions as needed.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented approach in a fast-paced hotel kitchen.

Skills

Pastry/bakery experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Food safety basics

Flexible scheduling

Job description

The Radical Hotel invites applications for a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Asheville. You will be responsible for daily pastry, bread, and baked goods production across hotel outlets.

Working on the AM shift, you’ll ensure freshly baked items are prepared, finished, and ready for service each day, while maintaining high quality and portion standards in a fast-paced environment.