Culinary Artisan: Pastry & Dessert Specialist

Bowie House; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowie House in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Culinary Artisan to lead pastry and baking activities, shaping desserts and sweet offerings across the dining program. You will convert recipes to daily production and collaborate with cooks to ensure consistency.

Ideal candidates have formal culinary arts training with pastry experience. The role emphasizes precision, presentation, and sanitary kitchen practices, with opportunities to contribute to seasonal menus and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Formal training in culinary arts with emphasis on pastry and baking.
• One year Cook IV level or prior Cook III experience.
• Proficient in baking methods including dough preparation and decorating.
• Strong focus on precision to ensure consistent high-quality pastries.

Responsibilities

• Converts recipes and standard measurements to daily production.
• Assists Cook II, Cook I, and Pastry Chef with a positive attitude.
• Check function sheets, requisitions, and special requests; prepare a task list.
• Practices good stock rotation, storage, and handling to minimize waste and spoilage.
• Keeps the working area clean and adheres to health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Orders supplies and initiates requisitions to maintain the best possible kitchen operations.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Dough preparation

Decoration techniques

Precision and detail

Culinary arts knowledge

Education

Formal culinary arts training

Job description

Bowie House in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Culinary Artisan to lead pastry and baking activities, shaping desserts and sweet offerings across the dining program. You will convert recipes to daily production and collaborate with cooks to ensure consistency.

Ideal candidates have formal culinary arts training with pastry experience. The role emphasizes precision, presentation, and sanitary kitchen practices, with opportunities to contribute to seasonal menus and guest experiences.