Elite Pastry Cook - Banquets & Casino Prep

Healing Strides Counseling; Pala (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Healing Strides Counseling in Pala, CA seeks a Pastry Cook to support bakery operations under culinary management. You will prep, set up and produce quality pastries, breads and desserts while ensuring freshness and presentation.

Role requires 3+ years in a high-volume hotel/casino setting, knife skills, weight measurements, and ServSafe certification within 90 days. Culinary training preferred; day-to-day teamwork and safety are key.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in a large hotel or casino-type operation with high-volume pastry production.
• Experience in restaurant and banquet dessert production.
• Knowledge of weights/measures and intermediate knife skills.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Formal culinary training or culinary certification preferred.
• Must obtain Serv Safe Certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, set up and prepare pastries and desserts per standards.
• Maintain quality, flavor profiles, appearance and production logs.
• Monitor cleanliness, safety and proper storage of products.
• Coordinate with shifts and ensure food safety and health code compliance.
• Assist with menu development, plating guides and daily specials.

Skills

Pastry cook experience

Dessert production

Knife skills

Weight/measures

High-volume production

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Culinary training or certification preferred

Tools

Serv Safe Certification

Job description

Healing Strides Counseling in Pala, CA seeks a Pastry Cook to support bakery operations under culinary management. You will prep, set up and produce quality pastries, breads and desserts while ensuring freshness and presentation.

Role requires 3+ years in a high-volume hotel/casino setting, knife skills, weight measurements, and ServSafe certification within 90 days. Culinary training preferred; day-to-day teamwork and safety are key.