Pastry Cook

Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday pay

Vacation time

Paid time off

Parking

Meals

Job summary

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is seeking a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team in Miami. The role focuses on preparing cakes, cookies, desserts, and pastries, while maintaining top presentation and quality for both buffets and outside orders.

Ideal candidates have pastry experience, are team players, and can manage sanitation, safety, and proper workflow in a fast-paced environment. A culinary school degree is a plus and availability for night shifts, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pastry cook or in a similar role.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Organizational skills for an orderly workspace.
• Hands-on with professional kitchen equipment.
• Good food plating know-how.
• Knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Able to stand for extended periods.
• Willing to work night, breakfast, evenings, weekends.
• Culinary school degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams, and other pastry items; present desserts attractively.
• Inspect pastries and bakery goods for quality for buffets and outside orders.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Assist receiving items and inventory as required.
• Keep kitchen clean, organized, report unsafe equipment.

Skills

Pastry cook experience

Team player

Organizational skills

Kitchen equipment

Food plating

Health & safety

Physical stamina

Flexible shifts

Multitasking

Culinary degree

Education

Culinary degree (optional)

Job description

Bellini at Mr. C Coconut Grove is looking to hire a Pastry Cook to join our kitchen staff and maintain cleanliness around our restaurant. This position offers a competitive wage based on experience and full‑time regular employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) retirement plan, holiday pay, vacation time, paid time off (PTO), parking, and meals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Participate in the preparation of all cakes, cookies, desserts, ice creams, and other items in the pastry shop and bakery. Ensure desserts are presented attractively.
• Regularly inspect the quality and quantity of pastries, croissants, breads, and other bakery goods for buffets and outside orders.
• Check daily function sheets and prepare items accordingly.
• Maintain proper handling, cleanliness, and maintenance of the work area (including marble surfaces, ice‑cream machine, cold room, etc.) and ensure sanitation, safety, and health standards. Inspect tools, equipment, and supplies for cleanliness and operation, including ovens.
• Prepare and cook orders for daily operations.
• Inform supervisor of low inventory items; assist in receiving items and conducting inventory as required.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness standards that meet or exceed state and local Health Board inspections and Holiday Inn requirements.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, neat, and well‑organized, including reach‑ins, walk‑ins, and counters. Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Work experience as a pastry cook or in a similar role.
• Willingness to work as a team player when preparing dishes and coordinating meal service.
• Organizational skills to maintain an orderly workspace and kitchen.
• Hands‑on experience with professional kitchen equipment.
• Good knowledge of food plating techniques.
• Understanding of health and safety rules in a kitchen.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods of time while cooking and preparing food.
• Willingness to work required shifts, including night shift, breakfast rush, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• A degree from a culinary school is a plus.

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