Pastry Chef

SUSHISAMBA Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Paid time off

Meals on duty

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Refer-a-friend cash incentive

Employee assistance program

Discount marketplace access

Job training and growth

Flexible schedules

Job summary

SUSHISAMBA in Las Vegas is seeking a Pastry Cook to join the culinary team. The role focuses on preparing, cooking, garnishing and presenting a range of desserts with precision and creativity.

You will help ensure pastry quality and maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and safety. Reporting to the Head Pastry Chef, you’ll inspect ingredients and equipment, support colleagues during peak hours, and contribute to the restaurant’s signature dessert program while adapting to fast-paced

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Culinary training or apprenticeship certificate
• 3–5 years pastry cook experience at a 4/5 star hotel or restaurant
• Food handling certificate
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Ability to stand during an entire shift
• Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds frequently
• Knowledge of Latin and Asian cuisine is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, garnish and present desserts to specification.
• Check quality of pastry products and maintain product standards.
• Inspect supplies, equipment and work areas for cleanliness and safety.
• Coordinate with Head Pastry Chef and kitchen staff for smooth service.
• Maintain proper storage and rotation of pastry ingredients.

Skills

Pastry skills

Dessert plating

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training or apprenticeship

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

The Role

The Pastry Cook reports to the Head Pastry Chef. The primary responsibilities of the Pastry Cook includes preparing, cooking, garnishing & presentation of desserts. The position also requires to check quality of pastry products as well as inspect supplies, equipment and work areas to ensure company standards.

The Rewards

As a Pastry Cook, we don't just give you a job you love, we like to reward you for all your commitment and dedication at work, these benefits include:

• 50% Discount on food for up to 6 people to use in SUSHISAMBA or Duck & Waffle restaurants
• PaidTime Off
• Meals on Duty
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance to Full Time Employees
• 'Refer-a-friend' cash incentive scheme
• Employee Assistance Program which includes counseling and wellness resources
• Access to BenefitHub Discount Marketplace
• Job training and excellent internal growth opportunities
• Flexible Schedules

The Requirements

As a Pastry Cook we would love you to have:

• High school diploma or equivalent vocational training certificate
• Certification of culinary training or apprenticeship
• 3-5 years experience as a Pastry Cook at a 4/5 star hotel or restaurant
• Food handling certificate
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Ability to stand during an entire shift
• Exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object
• Knowledge of Latin and Asian cuisine a plus

The Restaurant

SUSHISAMBA celebrates the culture and cuisine of Japan, Brazil and Peru. The menus are a mix of new and signature dishes with an emphasis on bold flavors, the finest ingredients and artful presentations. SUSHISAMBA additionally has oversees locations in London, Edinburgh, Dubai, Doha & Bahrain.