Creative Pastry Cook & Baker — Desserts, Decor & Training

Acme Hospitality Group; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acme Hospitality Group in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Pastry Cook to create pastries, breads, and desserts for our acclaimed concepts. You will collaborate with the culinary team, maintain quality, and ensure station cleanliness.

The role requires early mornings, weekend availability, and a passion for pastry. Prior pastry experience and knowledge of food safety are essential; culinary degree preferred but not mandatory. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and tips.

Qualifications

• Previous pastry cook, baker, or similar role in a culinary establishment.
• Strong pastry techniques in baking, decorating, and plating.
• Proficient in preparing pastries, desserts, and breads.
• Creative with attention to detail for visually appealing pastries.
• Able to work in fast-paced environments and multitask.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexible to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, desserts, and breads per recipes and standards.
• Decorate and present pastries attractively.
• Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients for daily production.
• Collaborate with Head Pastry Chef and culinary team to refine recipes.
• Maintain a clean workstation following food safety guidelines.
• Adhere to portion control and presentation standards.
• Assist in development of new pastry items and seasonal specials.
• Stay updated with pastry trends and techniques.
• Assist with training and supervision of junior pastry staff as needed.
• Follow all company policies and training for a safe work environment.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Baking

Decorating

Plating

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Tools

Ctuit

Toast

Microsoft Office

Job description

Acme Hospitality Group in Santa Barbara, CA seeks a Pastry Cook to create pastries, breads, and desserts for our acclaimed concepts. You will collaborate with the culinary team, maintain quality, and ensure station cleanliness.

The role requires early mornings, weekend availability, and a passion for pastry. Prior pastry experience and knowledge of food safety are essential; culinary degree preferred but not mandatory. We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and tips.