Pastry Cook

The MINA Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k with company match

PTO/PTO exchange

Job summary

Makeready LLC is seeking a Pastry Cook in Portland to craft desserts, pastries, and baked goods in a fast-paced, fine dining setting. You will work closely with the executive team to develop and execute dessert offerings and lead pastry production with precision.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in high-volume kitchens with pastry leadership experience, strong knowledge of pastry techniques, and a collaborative mindset to support the kitchen team.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen with at least 1 year in a lead role.
• Expansive knowledge of pastry production, portioning, and plating.
• Basic inventory management and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Culinary degree in pastry strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols.
• Ability to learn quickly and work as part of a team.
• Must be able to move and lift 40 pounds; stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and execute desserts, pastries, and baked goods with precision and creativity.
• Collaborate closely with chefs and support the team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Lead pastry production and distribution of pastries, desserts, and baked goods.

Skills

Lead role

Communication

Pastry knowledge

Inventory basics

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

Culinary degree in pastry

Job description

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Portland inside the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.

About the Role:

As a Pastry Cook at Bar Sprezzatura, you will be a key member of our pastry team, preparing and executing desserts, pastries, and baked goods with precision and creativity. You’ll work in a fast-paced, fine dining environment, collaborating closely with chefs and supporting the team in delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated culinary professional who is organized, professional and knowledgeable. You will be an integral part of our kitchen team with a passion for food and a positive attitude. You have excellent attention to detail, work well leading a team, and are comfortable organizing all aspects of pastry production and distribution of pastries, desserts, and baked goods. You will work closely with the executive chef and corporate pastry chef to develop and execute all dessert offerings. You have a strong desire to learn and build your culinary skillset.

What you bring to the table:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume kitchen with at least 1 year in a lead role
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and your peers
• Expansive knowledge of food and cooking techniques including pastry production, portioning, and plating
• Basic skills in inventory management and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite
• Culinary degree in pastry strongly preferred
• Knowledge of kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.