PASTRY CHEF (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pastry Chef for a part-time role that can flex to match production needs. The position focuses on creating, planning, and supervising daily pastry production, desserts, and baked goods with attention to quality and consistency.

The role requires strong pastry experience and hands-on leadership in a high-volume kitchen, with duties spanning recipe adherence, cost control, and seasonal menu development.

Qualifications

• 15 years of pastry experience is preferred.
• Part-time schedule; Days may vary, 40 hours a week.
• Pay range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure an appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry experience

Job description

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• We are hiring immediately for a full time PASTRY CHEFposition.


• Location: Wolfgang Puck Catering - 818 West 7th Street, Suite 440, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Note: online applications accepted only.


• Schedule: Part time; Days may vary, 40 hours a week. More details upon interview.


• Requirement: 15 years of pastry experience is preferred.


• Pay Range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour.

*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available

Where Passion Meets Purpose - and Careers Come Alive

At Wolfgang Puck Catering, great careers are crafted the same way great food is — with passion, intention, and the right people around you. We hire for curiosity, spirit, and heart, and we invest in everything you bring to the table. Through mentorship, real development, and a clear path to leadership, we're committed to your journey — not just your job title. Come be part of something that challenges and champions you in equal measure.

\"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far.\" — Wolfgang Puck

Success on our team starts with our culture:

• We have Wolfgang’s PASSION for our business, our product, and our people / guests / clients.


• A FLEXIBLE MINDSET is key; we are strategic business partners who wear multiple hats.


• Our services require a CONCIERGE mentality, a bias to action with humble hospitality.


• We are out-of-the-box PROBLEM SOLVERS, who look around corners so our clients and guests don’t have to.


• We curate company and partner resources to bring our client’s vision to life. We seek to cultivate the next generation of talent, purveyors and partnerships.


• We bring an entrepreneurial approach to deliver results for our clients (you might call this scrappy).


• Collaboration and openness to innovative business tools, new ways of thinking and ability to partner across departments are essential to create optimal business solutions.

\"I can have the best food, but if we don't have good people, it won't get you very far.\"

Job Summary

Summary: Creates, plans and supervises the daily production of top-quality pastries, desserts and baked goods.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.


• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.


• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.


• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.


• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.


• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.


• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure an appropriate inventory levels.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Associates at Wolfgang Puck Catering are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical


• Vision


• Life Insurance/ AD


• Disability Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


• Associate Shopping Program


• Health and Wellness Programs


• Discount Marketplace


• Identity Theft Protection


• Pet Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Maryland, Washington State, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information

Abides by all Company policies and procedures including but not limited to:

The use of a medium weight cut gloves when handling or using knives, peelers, choppers, mandolins or cleaning a slicer.

The use of oven mitts, fryer gloves or steamer gloves when handling hot pans from ovens, warmers or steamtables.

The use of slip-resistant shoes and proper lifting techniques.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, and requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Wolfgang Puck Catering maintains a drug‑free workplace.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.