Pastry Cook

The Buttery; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Health Insurance

Food/Beverage discounts

Job summary

The Buttery bakery is looking for a hands-on Pastry Cook to bring life to our pastries in a fast-paced kitchen. You will assist with preparing, scaling, mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastry items, following recipes and production guides with consistency and quality.

You’ll thrive in a busy environment, support daily production, keep a clean workspace, and collaborate with the pastry team to meet deadlines while upholding The Buttery’s standards of quality and care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pastry baking experience.
• Expertise in pastry production and techniques.
• Strong understanding of baking science and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, and bake a wide range of pastries and baked goods, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Follow established processes and operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment.
• Collaborate with pastry, kitchen, and delivery teams to meet production timelines and communicate needs.
• Contribute ideas to refine recipes and improve workflow to support the production team.

Skills

Pastry baking

Baking science

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team communication

Physical stamina

Flexibility weekends

Job description

Description

Overview

The Pastry Cook team plays a key role in bringing The Buttery’s pastries to life each day. In this role, you’ll assist with preparing, scaling, mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastry items in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen. You’ll follow established recipes and production guides, maintain consistency and accuracy in every batch, and help ensure our pastry program runs smoothly from start to finish.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with their hands, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in craftsmanship. You’ll support daily production, contribute to maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and work closely with the pastry team to meet deadlines and uphold The Buttery’s standards of quality and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Quality Control: Prepare, portion, and bake a wide range of pastries and baked goods, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and adherence to recipes and quality standards.
• Process & Equipment Management: Support daily production workflows by following established processes and operating bakery equipment safely, efficiently, and with care.
• Cleanliness & Food Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in accordance with all health and safety guidelines.
• Team Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the pastry, kitchen, and delivery teams to meet production timelines and communicate any product, inventory, or process needs.
• Growth & Improvement: Bring a mindset of continuous learning- offering ideas to refine recipes, improve workflow, and support the overall success of the production team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional pastry baking experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Expertise in pastry production and techniques
• Strong understanding of baking science and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to work efficiently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

About us:

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things:

• a great local eatery
• the village bakery & patisserie
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers’ lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.