Pastry Cook

Common Bond Cafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery is seeking a Pastry Cook to prepare a range of pastry items and support a high‑standard bakery operation in Houston. The role emphasizes following recipes, maintaining par levels, and ensuring cleanliness and food safety throughout the pastry and bakery sections.

You will work closely with the Pastry Supervisor, support stock rotation, and assist with receiving orders. Physical stamina and adherence to health codes are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Food Handler Certification required by local health code regulations.
• Must be able to stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Experience in pastry production and bakery operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, cookies, cakes, breads, creams, and syrups.
• Follow recipes and yield guides to departmental standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary work environment per Health Department and Common Bond standards.
• Manage par levels and rotate inventory; inform Manager of shortages or needs.
• Assist with receiving orders and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock.
• Communicate 86’d items to Pastry Supervisor and prioritize daily production.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Stand 8 hours

Lift up to 50 lbs

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler Certification

Job description

The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing quality pastry items while working closely with the Pastry Supervisor. Also assist in production and maintenance of par levels of pastry and dessert with proper rotation of products and maintain highest cleanliness and hygiene standard in the pastry and bakery section.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, desserts, cookies, cakes, breads, creams, simple syrups, amenities, and special request items
• Maintain complete knowledge of correct use of equipment; use equipment and tools only as intended, properly and safely
• Check production schedule and par
• Establish priority items for the day
• Inform a Manager of any supplies that need to be requisitioned
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides, according to departmental standards
• Inform Management of any foreseeable shortages before items run out
• Inform the pastry supervisor of any 86’d items throughout the day
• Maintain proper storage procedures as specified by Health Department and Common Bond
• requirements
• Minimize waste
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment
• Assist with receiving order and rotation of raw ingredients and back stock levels
• Knowledge of production in pastry kitchen
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Maintain uphold the standard of a professional restaurant image, including kitchen cleanliness, proper uniforms, and appearance standards
• A Food Handler’s Certification as required by local and state health code regulations
• Must always be able to work an 8-hour shift standing up
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Reports to: Pastry Lead/ Chef de Cuisine

FLSA Status: Hourly Non-exempt

In every city, village, and town the “common bond” that everyone shares is the love of good food. It bridges together all ages, cultures, and beliefs. From this idea, Common Bond Bistro & Bakery was opened in May 2014 in the Montrose area of Houston, TX. We now have 11 locations across the city of Houston where the community gathers to dine and bond over good food, extraordinary pastries, and custom cakes.