Pastry Cook

Harri; West Hollywood (CA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Casa Madera in West Hollywood is seeking a capable kitchen team member involved in pastry and general line cooking. You will prep desserts, assist with sauces, and ensure high-quality plate presentation during service.

We value strong teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and the ability to work nights and weekends in a fast-paced, fine-dining environment.

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

Quality control

Kitchen teamwork

Portion control

Sanitation standards

Cooking techniques

Job description

Casa Madera is a coastal-inspired dining experience where the spirit of the Riviera Maya meets elevated Mexican cuisine. The menu celebrates fresh, thoughtful ingredients, warm flavors, and dishes rooted in tradition while embracing a sense of ritual, grounding, and connection.
Designed to feel like a retreat from the everyday, Casa Madera blends soulful energy, handcrafted cocktails, and an atmosphere that moves effortlessly from relaxed to refined. Every moment is meant to feel immersive, intentional, and touched by the elements.
Casa Madera has locations in Toronto and West Hollywood, each offering its own interpretation of this coastal Mexican escape. Casa Madera is a coastal-inspired dining experience where the spirit of the Riviera Maya meets elevated Mexican cuisine. The menu celebrates fresh, thoughtful ingredients, warm flavors, and dishes rooted in tradition while embracing a sense of ritual, grounding, and connection.
Designed to feel like a retreat from the everyday, Casa Madera blends soulful energy, handcrafted cocktails, and an atmosphere that moves effortlessly from relaxed to refined. Every moment is meant to feel immersive, intentional, and touched by the elements.
Casa Madera has locations in Toronto and West Hollywood, each offering its own interpretation of this coastal Mexican escape.

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.
• 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

We offer opportunities for growth and development. We pride ourselves on our fast-paced culture that is supported by leaders who propel you to your full potential