Fine-Dining Pastry Cook — Artful Desserts & Breads

Wakuda; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakuda in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to plan, prep, and prepare pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, and more in the Pastry/Bake Shop. You will maintain sanitation and coordinate with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef to align daily specials with quality standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in high-volume or fine dining pastry kitchens, culinary degree preferred, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must have meticulous attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage multiple prep items.
• Clear thinking under pressure with good judgment and problem solving.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain sanitation standards in a high-volume pastry operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enforce Health Department sanitation standards.
• Coordinate with Pastry Chef and Executive Chef on daily specials and prep sheets.
• Prepare pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, sorbets, creams, and jams following recipes.
• Organize prep items across areas to ensure readiness for service.
• Assist in inventory monitoring and waste reduction to control food costs.
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment safely and properly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Speed and accuracy

Organizational skills

Team player

English communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Pressure tolerance

Culinary focus

Education

Culinary degree from accredited school

Tools

Oven operation

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Wakuda in Las Vegas is seeking an experienced Pastry Cook to plan, prep, and prepare pastries, desserts, breads, ice creams, and more in the Pastry/Bake Shop. You will maintain sanitation and coordinate with the Pastry Chef and Executive Chef to align daily specials with quality standards.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in high-volume or fine dining pastry kitchens, culinary degree preferred, and strong English communication.