Fine-Dining Pastry Cook — Plating & Desserts

Mika-Coral-Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chef leadership

Career growth

Team environment

Cuisine exposure

Competitive pay

Dining benefits

Job summary

MIKA Coral Gables seeks a passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in pastry techniques and thrives in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant environment.

You will prepare, bake, and plate a variety of desserts, assist with daily pastry production, and help maintain top-tier plating and presentation standards while following recipes and schedules from the Executive Chef and Pastry Sous Chef.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of pastry experience, preferably in a fine-dining restaurant, luxury hotel, or high-volume culinary environment.
• Strong understanding of fundamental baking and pastry techniques.
• Experience with plated desserts, pastry preparation, and dessert presentation.
• Knowledge of French and Italian pastry techniques is a plus.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.
• Culinary or pastry education is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and plate a variety of desserts, pastries, and specialty items according to MIKA's recipes and quality standards.
• Assist with daily pastry production, including cakes, creams, mousses, sauces, gelato, sorbets, and other dessert components.
• Ensure consistency in flavor, texture, portioning, and presentation.
• Execute dessert service efficiently while maintaining exceptional plating standards.
• Follow recipes, production schedules, and instructions from the Executive Chef and Pastry Sous Chef.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked pastry station.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, and minimizing food waste.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of all ingredients and prepared products.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to support seasonal menu changes, special events, and private dining experiences.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail.

Skills

Pastry techniques

Plated desserts

Dessert presentation

French pastry

Italian pastry

Recipe adherence

Food safety

Education

Culinary or pastry education preferred

Job description

MIKA Coral Gables seeks a passionate Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in pastry techniques and thrives in a fast-paced, high-end restaurant environment.

You will prepare, bake, and plate a variety of desserts, assist with daily pastry production, and help maintain top-tier plating and presentation standards while following recipes and schedules from the Executive Chef and Pastry Sous Chef.