Pastry Cook/Baker

North Italia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (after 25 hours/week)

Paid time off (after 25 hours/week)

Discounted shift meals

35% dining discount for your party

Up to 50% next day pay (exclusions)

Job summary

North Italia is seeking a Pastry Cook/Baker to join our Houston kitchen. You will bake breads, pastries, and desserts from scratch, following recipes to ensure consistency and high presentation. The role requires efficient prep, careful stock management, and maintaining a clean work area throughout the shift.

We offer solid pay with opportunities to grow, plus benefits after established hours. If you’re passionate about handmade Italian desserts and working in a fast-paced team, this is the

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in pastry/baking.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good English communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Bake Italian breads, pastries, puddings and other desserts from scratch according to recipes.
• Efficiently run prep list and stock food for the shift.
• Maintain plate presentation and ensure clean, organized work station.
• Follow sanitization standards and food handling guidelines.

Skills

Experience baking/pastry

English communication

Job description

Location : Location US-TX-Houston

Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name North Italia

Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.northitalia.com/

Location : Address 1700 Post Oak Blvd

Location : Postal Code 77056

Position Type Part Time

Compensation Range

$12.00 - $14.25 / Hour

Overview

Pastry Cooks / Bakers – solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

• Hospitality training
• Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
• Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
• Discounted shift meals
• 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
• Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily
Whether you’re looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. We’re also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurant—it’s a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, there’s a place for you here.

Responsibilities

• Prepare our delicious Italian breads, pastries, puddings and other desserts from scratch following the recipe to produce consistent results
• Complete your prep list, efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
• When it comes to baking; portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always make sure the plate presentation looks great
• Keep it clean! Follow the sanitization standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards

Qualifications

Someone who loves to cook and has an eye for detail when it comes to consistency. It’s important you’re comfortable in a fast paced environment, and have at least 1 year of experience in this capacity. Grazi and prego may be part of your vocabulary, but you should have good English communication skills. You must be comfortable standing for long periods of time and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

About the Company

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.