Pastry Cook

Wally's Wine & Spirits; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Wally’s Wine & Spirits in Santa Monica, CA is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft desserts that reflect our premium hospitality and culinary standards. This role offers a part-time schedule in a guest-focused restaurant setting, with opportunities to contribute creative ideas for seasonal desserts and collaborate with culinary leadership.

You will prepare high-quality pastries and maintain a clean, organized pastry station, following safety and sanitation standards while delivering consistent

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pastry Cook or similar role in high-end settings.
• Strong knowledge of baking, pastry techniques, decorating, plating, and recipe execution.
• Creative, detail-oriented, able to produce beautiful, consistent desserts.
• Able to stay organized in a fast-paced kitchen and collaborate with the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastries, desserts, and baked goods with quality and presentation.
• Execute recipes and contribute seasonal dessert ideas.
• Support menus that complement wine and dining experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry station and follow safety standards.
• Collaborate with chefs during service.

Skills

Baking & pastry techniques

Decorating & plating

Recipe execution

Education

Culinary education or pastry certification

Job description

# Pastry CookSanta Monica , CA 90401## OverviewSalary Range$20.00 - $23.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeJob ShiftAnyCategoryRestaurant - Food Service## Description**About the Role** Wally’s Wine & Spirits is seeking a talented Pastry Cook to help create memorable dessert experiences that reflect our premium hospitality and culinary standards. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail-driven pastry professional to bring creativity, precision, and passion to a dynamic, guest-focused restaurant environment.**What You'll Do*** Prepare high-quality pastries, desserts, and baked goods with consistency, care, and attention to presentation.* Execute established recipes while contributing creative ideas for seasonal dessert offerings.* Partner with culinary leadership to support menus that complement Wally’s elevated food and wine experience.* Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry station during prep and service.* Follow food safety, sanitation, storage, and handling standards to ensure exceptional quality.* Support smooth kitchen operations by collaborating with chefs and team members during service.* Help uphold the refined standards and guest experience that define the Wally’s brand.**What We're Looking For*** Experience as a Pastry Cook or in a similar pastry role, preferably in a high-end restaurant, hotel, or pastry shop.* Strong knowledge of baking, pastry techniques, decorating, plating, and recipe execution.* A creative eye, steady attention to detail, and pride in producing beautiful, consistent work.* Ability to stay organized and efficient in a fast-paced kitchen environment.* Team-oriented communication skills and a professional, collaborative approach.* Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.* Culinary education or pastry certification is a plus, but passion and proven skill are most important.**Why Wally's?** At Wally’s, we bring together exceptional food, world-class wine, and warm hospitality to create unforgettable guest experiences. You’ll join a collaborative team that values craftsmanship, growth, and excellence while offering opportunities to sharpen your skills in a premium restaurant environment.Ready to take the next step in your career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Wally's team.Wally’s is an equal opportunity employer and as a matter of Company policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or other legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.