PASTRY COOK

Casadonna; Miami Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Papi Steak (Miami), part of Groot Hospitality, seeks a Pastry Cook to manage daily pastry preparation and execution across stations under the Pastry Chef. Responsibilities include mise-en-place, precise technique, and consistent presentation.

This role requires teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to safety standards, including weekend and holiday shifts. Candidates should have pastry experience, a food handler’s license, and knowledge of food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Proven cooking experience.
• A food handler’s license.
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Sets up station in time for service according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all pastry items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Pastry Chef or restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift and takes inventory after service.
• Cleans and maintains station with safety and sanitation practices.
• Maintains knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in the station.
• Assists with cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested by Pastry Chef or Sous Chef.

Skills

Proven cooking experience

Food handler's license

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Description

Papi Steak (Miami), a Groot Hospitality venue, employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values and guest service. We are a diverse organization that provides the opportunity to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment. We are always seeking driven individuals who embrace our commitment to delivering remarkable guest experiences and contributing to company success. At Papi Steak, we offer meaningful career opportunities that balance professional development with work/life harmony, creating a rewarding path in hospitality.

A Pastry Cook is responsible for the daily preparation and execution of pastry items in their specified stations or other areas of the pastry department. The individual is responsible in getting their mise-en-place finished before service in accordance to standards set by the Pastry Chef and the restaurant. They are responsible in keeping quality by rotating products and waste management. They are expected to keep consistency in pastry technique, flavor profiles and presentation as guided by the Pastry Chef and are not allowed to make any changes or variation and are held accountable in any violations. This is a teamwork oriented position so basic communication and reading skills is a must.

Due to the nature of our business, this position is required to work weekends and holidays.

Requirements

The day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Sets up station in time for service according to restaurant guidelines.
• Prepares all pastry items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as set by the Pastry Chef or restaurant.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift and is responsible in taking inventory after service.
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills.
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station.
• Assists with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers, and all storage areas.
• Performs additional responsibilities, although not detailed, as requested by the Pastry Chef, Sous Chef or chef de partie at any time.
• A thorough and deep understanding of professional pastry including basic techniques and working food knowledge.
• Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures.
• Previous pastry cook experience.
• Professional communications skills are required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Commitment to quality of service and in food and beverage knowledge.
• Must be aware of company policies regarding benefits, call outs, vacation hours and uniform standards, etc.
• Must be open-minded and show the eagerness to learn and move forward.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven cooking experience
• A food handler’s license
• Sound knowledge of food health and safety regulations
• The ability to stand for extended periods
• The ability to work a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills

Working Environment

• This position will spend 100% of the time standing.
• Occasional environmental exposures to cold, heat and moisture.
• The individual must be able to transport up to 40 pounds on occasion and up to 25 pounds regularly.
• Must be able speak, read and understand basic pastry cooking directions.