Flexible Schedule Pastry Cook — Dessert Menu Pro

One Off Hospitality Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

One Off Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Cook in Chicago to produce and plate dessert offerings under the Executive Pastry Chef. The role emphasizes mise en place, recipe execution, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a Food Handler Certification. You must be flexible with hours, maintain cleanliness, and communicate issues promptly to leadership.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Must maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Able to coordinate multiple pastry tasks with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a cheerful, courteous disposition and a neat, clean and professional image
• Assists Pastry Chef in upholding standards and cleaning responsibilities (applies to both plating and pastry production positions)
• Prepares mise en place for the restaurant in timely fashion
• Executes the recipes and portion specifications in accordance with the standards of the location’s leadership team
• Maintains pars for all pastry items on the menu daily
• Exhibits cooperative effort, team spirit and good morale among employees
• Maintains high safety and sanitation standards in the pastry kitchen and on the line
• Has strong ability to communicate any issues, concerns or ideas
• Keeps immediate supervisor promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
• Must be able to tolerate potential allergens: peanut products, egg, dairy, gluten, soy, seafood and shellfish
• Able to work a flexible schedule as business dictates
• Performs shift change and/or opening or closing duties
• Adheres to all company safety and sanitation policies and procedures
• Assists other team members as needed or when business needs dictates

Skills

Attention to detail

Under pressure

Independent worker

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Allergen awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

One Off Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Cook in Chicago to produce and plate dessert offerings under the Executive Pastry Chef. The role emphasizes mise en place, recipe execution, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and a Food Handler Certification. You must be flexible with hours, maintain cleanliness, and communicate issues promptly to leadership.