Lead Pastry Chef & Team Mentor

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Glendale, AZ, seeks a Lead Pastry Cook to manage pastry production across venues. Reporting to the Pastry Sous Chef, you will oversee prep, ensure consistency with menus, delegate tasks, and maintain standards for cleanliness and safety.

The role requires 4+ years as baker/pastry cook, supervisory experience, and ability to obtain a gaming license. You will collaborate with Pastry Chefs to ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; 4 years bakery/pastry cook experience
• 1+ year supervisory experience as baker lead or pastry lead preferred
• Must be 18+; pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background check; obtain gaming license

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares foods according to menu and demand.
• Delegate tasks to pastry cooks.
• Maintain clean, organized, sanitized work area.
• Follow health/food safety regulations and codes.
• Communicate with Pastry Chefs and team.
• Ensure par levels and stock levels are maintained.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Kitchen equipment

Food preparation

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Food Handlers card

TIPS certification

Job description

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment in Glendale, AZ, seeks a Lead Pastry Cook to manage pastry production across venues. Reporting to the Pastry Sous Chef, you will oversee prep, ensure consistency with menus, delegate tasks, and maintain standards for cleanliness and safety.

The role requires 4+ years as baker/pastry cook, supervisory experience, and ability to obtain a gaming license. You will collaborate with Pastry Chefs to ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced