Baking and Pastry Production Cook

ESCUELA VIEJA LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Shift Meals

Off-Shift Discounts

Food Handler Permit Reimbursement

Health Insurance Available (Full-Time)

Job summary

ESCUELA VIEJA LLC in Texas is seeking a Baking and Pastry Production Cook to join our farm-to-table kitchen. You will open the production kitchen, prepare breads, churros, ice creams, cakes, and other sweet components, and help the team deliver memorable experiences to guests.

The ideal candidate has baking/pastry experience, strong organizational skills, and a drive to excel in a team-driven environment. This role requires early morning shifts and physical stamina for standing and lifting up to

Qualifications

• Experience in baking/pastry and similar roles.
• Ability to use professional-grade kitchen equipment and appliances.
• Advanced knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and recipes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Available for early morning shifts.
• Open to feedback and using it as a tool.
• Able to meet physical demands including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Texas Food Handlers Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of desserts and sweets for plated desserts, cakes, pies, cookies, and pastries.
• Bake a variety of breads.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and baking areas.
• Follow all food safety regulations.
• Track, maintain, and assist with inventory as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the chef team.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Professional-grade kitchen equipment

Baking and pastry techniques

Organizational and time-management

Food safety practices

Early morning shifts

Feedback-oriented

Physical stamina (lift 40 lbs)

Texas Food Handlers Certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

About us...

At Escuela, we offer a unique dining experience rooted in fresh, locally sourced ingredients, exceptional service, and a deep connection to place. We use regenerative and organic practices on our five-acre farm to source our ingredients for our food and beverage menus a true farm to table experience. Set in a beautifully restored 100+ year old schoolhouse in the heart of Oak Hill, our restaurant honors the spirit of learning and community that once filled these walls.
Today, that legacy continues through true Texas hospitality. We invite our guests to have a table right at our farm to tell them stories about our land, our building, and the people behind each plate. Every team member helps carry this story forward, creating thoughtful, memorable experiences for our guests and community.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Baking and Pastry Production Cook to join the team at Escuela! In this role, you will prepare a variety of breads, Churro s, Ice creams, Cakes, and many sweet components. You will be responsible for opening the production kitchen in the morning and prepping for the day ahead. The ideal candidate has previous baking and pastry experience and a drive to excel in a team-driven environment with an array of moving parts. If you are creative, hardworking, and want to share your tasty creations with customers, we d like to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of desserts and sweets, including items for plated desserts as well as cakes, pies, cookies, and pastries
• Bake a variety of breads
• Clean and sanitize equipment and baking areas
• Follow all food safety regulations
• Track, maintain, and assist order inventory as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by our chef team

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Shift Meals
• Off-Shift Discounts
• Food Handler Permit Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Available (Full-Time Employees)

Requirements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to use professional-grade kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of baking and pastry techniques and recipes.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices.
• Available for early morning shifts.
• Open to feedback and the ability to utilize it as a tool.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Texas Food Handlers Certification.