Pastry Cook

Harri; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant Discounts

EAP

Paid Vacation

BCBS Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life & Accident Protection

Domestic Partners

401(k)

Job summary

El Segundo Sol is hiring Pastry Cooks in Las Vegas to assist in the preparation, production, and presentation of baked goods and desserts. The role requires working varied hours, including weekends, in a fast-paced kitchen on the Las Vegas Strip.

You will safely operate kitchen tools, follow recipes, and collaborate with the pastry team to ensure top-quality desserts and timely service. A commitment to food safety and teamwork is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery or pastry production is required.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain portion control.
• Availability to work weekends and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, baked goods and desserts from recipes.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards.
• Read thermometers and monitor temperatures.
• Communicate delays or issues to Coordinator.
• Assist in portioning and plating of menu items.
• Work in a busy kitchen and stand for long periods.
• Collaborate with team to meet production needs.

Skills

Pastry production

Food safety

Knife handling

Multi-tasking

Communication

Tools

Knives

Job description

We’re hiring people to join our team as PASTRY COOKS!

A Few of Our Pastry Cook Benefits:

• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)

El Segundo Sol offers a menu of authentic Mexican staples featuring tableside guacamole and signature tacos made from top‑quality ingredients. Located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, El Segundo Sol is a hip and lively restaurant that’s perfect for a night on the town. The frozen margaritas are rumored to be the best in Vegas, including traditional favorites as well as unique flavors. The delicious menu highlights include smaller Mexican bites like homemade tamales and traditional entrees such as fajita platters, enchiladas and carne asada.

Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

PASTRY COOK JOB DESCRIPTION

Pastry Cooks are responsible for assisting in the preparation, production and presentation of baked goods, pastries and/or desserts.

Essential Functions

• Prepare, produce and present pastries/baked goods and/or desserts according to prescribed recipes and/or special requests
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment, including knives
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed