Pastry Cook

24 Carrots Catering and Events; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

24 Carrots Catering and Events in Costa Mesa seeks a Pastry Cook to join their employee-owned team. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and passionate about pastry, with a focus on precision, presentation, and consistency. Responsibilities include baking a variety of desserts and maintaining high standards of quality and sanitation. Benefits include competitive pay, group health coverage, paid vacation, sick time, and a 401(k) retirement plan. The pay range is $18 - $20 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of kitchen experience or enrollment in a culinary education program.
• Must possess a valid California Food Handler’s Card.
• ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prep, bake, and present pastries and desserts.
• Maintain the highest standards of quality and sanitation.
• Follow recipes and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Professional teamwork

Pastry preparation

Food safety compliance

Organization

Problem resolution

Special dietary knowledge

Education

Culinary education program (6+ months)

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

Company Overview

We are a full-service, employee-owned, experiential caterer and hospitality group, committed to creating remarkable experiences for our clients while fostering a collaborative, engaged, and empowered workforce.

Job Summary

As an ideal candidate, you are detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about pastry. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in precision, presentation, and consistency. You’re excited to work with a variety of desserts, breads, and specialty items, and you bring a team-oriented mindset to every shift.

As a Pastry Cook, you will plan, prep, bake, and present a wide variety of pastries and desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sanitation. This includes preparing plated desserts, buffets, breads, and specialty menus, as well as supporting offsite events through careful preparation and organization. You’ll also ensure that recipes are followed precisely, stations are clean and efficient, and that you’re upholding the company’s commitment to excellence.

Skills & Qualifications

• Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.
• Prepare pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty menu items according to recipes and portion standards.
• Follow BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and production schedules to prepare for events.
• Set up and maintain an organized workstation with required mise en place, tools, and supplies.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (federal, state, and local).
• Operate ovens, mixers, and other pastry equipment safely and effectively.
• Work with special food requirements (e.g., vegan, gluten-free).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management and notify chefs of low stock or broken equipment.
• Maintain positive guest and team relations; resolve issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.
• 1–2 years of kitchen experience or enrollment in a culinary education program (6+ months).
• Must possess a valid California Food Handler’s Card.
• ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Pay Range

$18 - $20 per hour

Benefits & Perks

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company. Other benefits include group health benefits, competitive pay, paid vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k) retirement plan.