Lead Pastry Cook — High-Volume Bakery & Growth

Dexterra Group; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work location at a Dexterra fiac

Health and welfare benefits available

401K Plan with company matching

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to support daily bakery production for about 1,000 guests, with growth plans to serve 4,000+ guests daily. The role emphasizes consistency, quality, and adherence to safety and HACCP standards in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates will have pastry credentials, 4+ years of experience in large-scale operations, and the ability to manage staff and menus while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Culinary/pastry degree or certification preferred but not required
• Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider
• Minimum 4 years of professional Pastry experience in a hotel, institutional, remote lodging, or similar high-volume environment
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for guest volumes of 1000 to 1500
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift to 35 pounds
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods prepared both par baked and from scratch ingredients
• Preparing and baking goods from scratch in accordance with approved recipes and menu
• Supervising night-shift employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and on-the-job training
• Creating and following bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency
• Restocking pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply of baked goods
• Ensuring baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements
• Supporting special dietary needs, including allergen-aware and modified recipes as required
• Identifying areas for operational improvement within the bakery and overall food service operation
• Ensuring compliance with all Food Safe Handlers requirements, HACCP and PCHF principles
• Maintaining cleanliness through regular cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of equipment and work areas
• Monitoring product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety
• Collaborating with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand while looking at improvement of cost-effective menu without compromising the quality or production quotas required

Skills

Culinary/pastry degree/certification

Valid Food Handler Card

Professional pastry experience

Guest volume handling

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary/pastry degree or certification

Job description

Dexterra Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to support daily bakery production for about 1,000 guests, with growth plans to serve 4,000+ guests daily. The role emphasizes consistency, quality, and adherence to safety and HACCP standards in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates will have pastry credentials, 4+ years of experience in large-scale operations, and the ability to manage staff and menus while maintaining cleanliness and efficiency.