Paramount Events - Pastry Cook

Paramount Events; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(K) after 1 year of employment

PTO and sick leave

Daily meal provided

Free Parking

Job summary

Paramount Events is seeking a skilled Pastry Cook to join our culinary team in Chicago. This role supports our pastry program across catering events and eden, focusing on quality, presentation and guest experience in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a high-volume setting, a Food Handler's certification, and strong pastry knowledge including plated desserts and laminated doughs. Weekend availability is required and you must be able to stand for long periods and lift up

Qualifications

• Food Handler's certification.
• 2+ years of related experience in a high-volume setting.
• Basic pastry knowledge including plated desserts, petite sweets, and laminated doughs.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Produce a variety of pastries for catering events and eden restaurant.
• Take inventory and track ingredients for consistent production.
• Note changes and discrepancies between lists and event paperwork.
• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards and keep work areas clean.
• Follow proper cooling, storage, thawing and heating methods for Ready to Eat foods.
• Complete opening and closing duties and manage kitchen equipment safely.

Skills

Food safety

Time management

Teamwork

Reading recipes

Plated desserts

Laminated doughs

Job description

Description

Paramount Events is seeking a skilled and dependable Pastry Cook to join our culinary team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pastry, takes pride in quality and presentation, and thrives in a fast-paced hospitality environment. The Pastry Cook will support our pastry program across both catering events and our restaurant eden, contributing to a collaborative kitchen focused on consistency, creativity, and an exceptional guest experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce a variety of pastries for the Paramount Events catering, as well as our on-site restaurant, eden


• Take count of and maintain inventory for consistently produced items


• Note when product is needed, and sharing with Pastry Chef and/or Pastry Chef de Cuisine


• Note of any changes, edits and/or discrepancies between production lists and event paperwork


• Uphold sanitation and food safety standards, maintaining clean and tidy work areas


• Ensure all food safety measures are followed: proper cooling and storage of prepared foods, proper handling of all “Ready to Eat” foods, proper thawing, and heating methods.


• Ensure all opening/closing duties are being met correctly and consistently


• Ensure all kitchen equipment is being handled properly when in use and stored properly when not in use, note when equipment/items are not functioning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food Handler's certification


• 2+ years of related experience, preferably in a high-volume setting


• Basic pastry/baking knowledge including plated desserts, petite sweets, and laminated doughs


• Ability to speak, read, and write in English


• Ability to read and follow recipes


• Effectively prioritize tasks while demonstrating good time management


• Work well both independently and as part of a team


• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift at least 50 pounds


• Flexible schedule, weekends required

BENEFITS:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• 401(K) after 1 year of employment


• PTO and sick leave


• Daily meal provided


• Free Parking