Pastry Cook

Scratchboard Kitchen; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Scratchboard Kitchen is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join their creative team in Arlington Heights. The role involves crafting delicious pastries and collaborating with chefs in a vibrant environment. Ideal candidates will have basic culinary knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

Health insurance

Optional vision & dental insurance

Daily family meal

Dining discounts

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic pastry and culinary knowledge.
• Proactive and motivated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare signature pastries like pop tarts and cookies.
• Follow detailed instructions from chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization at the station.

Skills

Communication

Culinary knowledge

Creativity

Job description

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Pastry Cook - Join Our Creative Team!

Do you love baking delicious pastries, thrive in a vibrant environment, and dream of working alongside a talented team that encourages creativity? Scratchboard Kitchen is looking for a passionate Pastry Cook to craft our beloved pop tarts, biscuits, muffins, cookies, and more!

At Scratchboard Kitchen, you'll work with fresh ingredients, detailed recipes, and collaborate with our Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to create baked goods our guests rave about. Bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and positive energy to a supportive environment where you'll grow, learn, and contribute directly to our success.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow prep lists and detailed instructions from our Executive Chef or Sous Chefs.
• Expertly prepare our signature pastries: pop tarts, biscuits, muffins, cookies, and more.
• Adhere to recipes and uphold our high-quality standards consistently.
• Keep your station organized, clean, and compliant with all health and safety requirements.
• Embrace constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.
• Share your creative pastry ideas and contribute to menu development.
• Bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm every day!
  
  

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills
• Basic pastry and culinary knowledge
• An eagerness to improve every day
• Proactive, motivated, and excited to collaborate
• Team-focused mindset
• Creative and inspired thinking is a huge plus!
  
  

Compensation:

• Hourly: $18 - $21/hour, based on experience
• Benefits: Health insurance, optional vision & dental insurance, daily family meal, dining discounts
  
  

Physical Demands:

This role includes seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequent lifting (up to 25 pounds), occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing for 4-8 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during shifts. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations.

About Scratchboard Kitchen

Who We Are

We are an upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights serving scratch-made breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with fresh coffee, juice, and a curated bar program.

Our Vibe

We are warm, welcoming, and community-focused. Our space is cozy and stylish, perfect for friends and family to enjoy great food together.

Our Mission

We want every guest to feel at home here. From the warm welcome to the last bite, we aim to go above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience.

More detail about Scratchboard Kitchen, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/282718-Scratchboard-Kitchen

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Restaurants

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