Pastry Cook

Dexterra Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company matching

Remote work location at Dexterra site

Job summary

Dexterra Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to support daily bakery operations and scale to high volumes as our guest counts grow. The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and adherence to recipes while mentoring night-shift staff.

You will manage pastry production, maintain fresh inventories, and ensure HACCP and safety standards are met, in a facility-based setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of professional Pastry experience in high-volume environments.
• Experience producing baked goods for large guest volumes (1000–1500).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods.
• Prepare and bake goods from scratch following approved recipes and menus.
• Supervise night-shift staff, provide mentorship and on-the-job training.
• Create and follow bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Restock pastry and bakery shelves to maintain fresh, appealing supply.
• Ensure baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Support allergen-aware and modified recipes as required.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement in bakery and food service.

Skills

Pastry production

Leadership

Food safety

High-volume baking

Education

Culinary/pastry degree or certification

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

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Job Description

WHAT’S THE JOB?

The Pastry Cook will support approximately 1000 guests per day and is expected to scale rapidly to service 4,000+ guests per day. The position Pastry Cook plays is a critical role in maintaining product consistency and availability as our operations grow.

Company Description

Dexterra Group is a fast-growing, financially strong, publicly listed company (TSX:DXT). We have a far-reaching presence across the entire continent North America with hundreds of full-time and part-time opportunities at any given time. We aim to provide our people with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. For over 75 years, the companies that began independently, and now form Dexterra Group, have been dedicated to serving North American clients to create and manage built environments that play a vital role in our economy and our local communities. And, that’s something we’re truly proud of.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as well as a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Your Work Will Include

• 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 well looking at improvement of cost-effective menu without compromising the quality or production quotas required.
• Other duties as assigned

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Collaboration with experienced operations and service delivery teams.
• A remote work location established at a Dexterra facility
• A team focused on safety, service quality, and operational execution.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Comprehensive U.S. health and welfare benefits are available through employee-paid or employee-contributory plans, with enrollment options based on individual and family coverage needs
• 401K Plan – Offered with automatic Enrollment and discretionary Company matching contribution

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Qualifications

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• 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

Addition Information

Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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