Pastry Chef

The Mexicano | Cactus; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discounts

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid sick time

Job summary

The Mexicano | Cactus in Scottsdale, AZ is hiring energetic Bakers and Cooks for a fast-paced, guest-focused kitchen. You’ll set up stations, prep ingredients, bake and cook menu items with consistent quality and presentation.

We value teamwork, food safety, and hospitality. This full-time role includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick time, employee dining discounts, and opportunities to grow within a chef-driven restaurant group.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Baker, Cook, or in a similar kitchen role.
• Knowledge of baking and cooking techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• Experience using kitchen tools, cookware, and bakeware.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods.
• Culinary school training is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set up workstations with all required ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients for baking and cooking, including chopping, peeling, mixing, and portioning.
• Bake and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards.
• Monitor food while cooking and baking to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Maintain attractive presentation and product quality.
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized.
• Properly store food and ingredients according to safety standards.
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality.
• Assist with inventory and notify management of shortages.
• Support a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Baking & cooking

Kitchen safety

Food prep

Teamwork

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Sanitation standards

Stamina

Education

Culinary school training

Job description

Do you love working with fresh ingredients, creating great food, and being part of a team that takes pride in every detail? We’re looking for energetic, dependable Bakers/Cooks who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering exceptional products to our guests.

This is more than just a kitchen job—it's an opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside talented professionals, and be part of a restaurant group that values creativity, quality, and hospitality.

What You’ll Do

• Set up workstations with all required ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients for baking and cooking, including chopping, peeling, mixing, and portioning
• Bake and cook menu items according to recipes and quality standards
• Monitor food while cooking and baking to ensure consistency and excellence
• Maintain attractive presentation and product quality
• Keep workstations clean, organized, and sanitized
• Properly store food and ingredients according to safety standards
• Inspect ingredients for freshness and quality
• Assist with inventory and notify management of shortages
• Support a positive, team-oriented kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Baker, Cook, or similar kitchen role
• Knowledge of baking and cooking techniques, equipment, and procedures
• Experience using kitchen tools, cookware, and bakeware
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods
• Culinary school training is a plus, but not required

Why Join Us?

• Work with fresh ingredients and scratch-made products
• Growth opportunities within a chef-driven restaurant group
• Learn from experienced culinary professionals
• Employee dining discounts
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time employees
• Paid sick time
• Fun, fast-paced, and supportive culture

If you’re passionate about great food and ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you.

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