Fine Dining Pastry Cook: Elevate Desserts & Prep

Madera Group; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera in Scottsdale seeks an experienced line cook with a focus on pastry and desserts to join our elevated kitchen team. You will prep desserts, sauces, and a variety of menu items in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment.

Must have night and weekend availability; standing for long shifts is required; prior fine-dining experience is preferred. Join us for a vibrant, sensory dining experience with bold flavors.

Qualifications

• Must have night / weekend availability.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Prior fine-dining experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping fruit, or preparing sauces)
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

Dessert preparation

Quality assurance

Kitchen cleanliness

Team player

Communication

Job description

Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.

With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.

With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping fruit, or preparing sauces)
• General Understanding of pastries and piping skills
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Prepares a variety of desserts and other food items for cooking in broilers, grills, fryers and a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, piping, etc.
• Communicates well with others and is a great team player

Qualifications

• Must have night / weekend availability.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Prior fine-dining experience preferred

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