Pastry Cook

The MINA Group; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Daily family meal

Meal discount at Mina Group restaurants

Flexible schedules

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The MINA Group is seeking a motivated Pastry Cook for Bourbon Steak in Glendale, California. You will be responsible for preparing and executing desserts, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced, dynamic fine dining environment.

The ideal candidate has a strong culinary background with 2-4 years of high-volume kitchen experience. Competitive pay of $20-$23/hr and excellent benefits are included, such as medical coverage and meal discounts.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in a high-volume kitchen, with 1 year in a lead role.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute desserts, pastries, and baked goods.
• Collaborate closely with chefs to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Support the team in all aspects of pastry production.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Basic inventory management

Culinary creativity

Education

Culinary degree in pastry

Job description

Overview

Bourbon Steak is Chef Michael Mina’s love letter to the classic American steakhouse. Timeless steakhouse dishes are elevated by Chef Mina’s refined technique and infused with his arsenal of world flavors and creative flair. The restaurant accomplishes all the traditions expected from a steakhouse, offering the finest cuts of premium beef and seafood complimented by a cutting-edge wine and spirits program, and using local farmers and purveyors to highlight the regions finest ingredients.

About the Role

As a Pastry Cook at Bourbon Steak, you will be a key member of our pastry team, preparing and executing desserts, pastries, and baked goods with precision and creativity. You’ll work in a fast-paced, fine dining environment, collaborating closely with chefs and supporting the team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What we offer

• Competitive pay and great benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage for eligible employees
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Delicious daily family meal
• Up to 50% meal discount at Mina Group restaurants
• Flexible schedules
• Fun, dynamic, and innovative atmosphere
• Career advancement opportunities and progressive development plans

Our Ideal candidate

A motivated culinary professional who is organized, professional and knowledgeable. You will be an integral part of our kitchen team with a passion for food and a positive attitude. You have excellent attention to detail, work well leading a team, and are comfortable organizing all aspects of pastry production and distribution of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. You will work closely with the executive chef and corporate pastry chef to develop and execute all dessert offerings. You have a strong desire to learn and build your culinary skillset.

What you bring to the table

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen with at least 1 year in a lead role
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and your peers
• Expansive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including pastry production, portioning, and plating
• Basic skills in inventory management and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Culinary degree in pastry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

Pay rate - $20-$23 /hr

Bourbon Steak and Mina group are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.