Pastry Cook

Toca Madera Scottsdale; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Toca Madera Scottsdale is seeking a capable kitchen team member focused on pastries and desserts. You will assist in set up, food preparation, and maintaining high-quality dishes in a fast-paced fine-dining setting.

Must have night and weekend availability and the stamina to stand during shifts; prior fine-dining experience is preferred. This on-site role supports a vibrant dining experience in Scottsdale, AZ.

Qualifications

• Must have night / weekend availability.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Prior fine-dining experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies.
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping fruit, or preparing sauces).
• General understanding of pastries and piping skills.
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions.
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food.
• Stock inventory appropriately.
• Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers.

Skills

Dessert preparation

Pastry knowledge

Team player

Food safety

Quality standards

Job description

Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.

With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

Toca Madera is an experience for all your senses. The Mexican-inspired steakhouse brings bold flavors, premium ingredients, handcrafted cocktails, and a high-energy atmosphere together to create unforgettable nights. The menu highlights elevated interpretations of Mexican classics, crafted with a commitment to sustainable and organic sourcing that enhances every dish.

With locations in Scottsdale, Houston, Las Vegas, and Miami coming soon, Toca Madera continues to define indulgent, sensory-driven dining with impeccable flavor and vibrant energy.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies
• Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping fruit, or preparing sauces)
• General Understanding of pastries and piping skills
• Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff
• Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions
• Clean up station and take care of leftover food
• Stock inventory appropriately
• Ensure that food is finished simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion
• Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers

Skills

• Prepares a variety of desserts and other food items for cooking in broilers, grills, fryers and a variety of kitchen equipment.
• Assumes 100% responsibility for quality of products served.
• Knows and complies consistently with our standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures.
• Stocks and maintains sufficient levels of food products at line stations to assure a smooth service period.
• Portions food products prior to cooking according to standard portion sizes and recipe specifications.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation area including tables, shelves, grills, broilers, fryers, sauté burners, flat top range and refrigeration equipment.
• Prepares items for broiling, grilling, frying, sautéing or other cooking methods by portioning, battering, piping, etc.
• Follows proper plate presentation.
• Communicates well with others and is a great team player

Qualifications

• Must have night / weekend availability.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of shifts
• Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 35 lbs.
• Prior fine-dining experience preferred

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