Pastry Cook

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fabio Viviani Hospitality Group is hiring a Pastry Cook for their Zingaro restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio. The ideal candidate will prepare high-quality pastries and desserts while ensuring exceptional hospitality and cleanliness in the kitchen.

This role demands attention to detail and a passion for food, making it essential for the candidate to work efficiently as part of a team. Candidates should have good kitchen experience and be physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting weights.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking preferred.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20+ pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality hospitality in a timely manner.
• Prepare various pastry and food items, including desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness of workstations and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food and exceptional dining experience

Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude

Clear communication with managers and team members

Job description

About Zingaro– Italian Restaurant and Bar

Italians are storytellers, and every great story is fueled by adventure. Zingaro—the traveler, the wanderer, the free spirit—is the perfect name to capture the essence of a restaurant that takes your guests on a journey across Italy, one dish at a time. A menu inspired by the roads less traveled, from the smoky flavors of Sicily to the earthy truffles of Umbria, to the rich, buttery pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Zingaro is about tasting it all, embracing the diverse, vibrant, and bold flavors that make Italy a culinary treasure. This name is more than a nod to the gypsy spirit—it’s a celebration of culinary wanderlust, where each dish tells a tale of tradition and innovation. Just as the Zingaro roams freely, our restaurant invites you to embark on a sensory journey that captures the essence of Italy’s diverse regions. Come for the vibe, stay for the food!

Position: Pastry Cook

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality pastry and dessert items while contributing to a welcoming and efficient kitchen environment. This role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and a passion for hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide genuine, high-quality hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure guests feel welcome, valued, and cared for
• Prepare a variety of pastry and food items, including desserts, appetizers, side dishes, and select entrée components
• Assume full responsibility for the quality and consistency of all products served
• Follow standard portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, and quality standards
• Maintain adequate stock levels at assigned stations to ensure smooth service
• Keep workstations clean and sanitary, including tables, ovens, fryers, ranges, and refrigeration equipment
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards
• Handle, store, label, and rotate products according to food safety guidelines
• Assist with food preparation during off-peak periods as needed
• Properly close kitchen stations and complete all closing checklists
• Support team members in kitchen closing procedures
• Adhere to all company safety, sanitation, and health policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• Passion for food and delivering an exceptional dining experience
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude
• Previous experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20+ pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours)

We strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique; we each have our own story, and there is only one YOU. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are passionate about food and hospitality, we may be the place for you!