Pastry Cook/Baker

iCIMS, Inc.; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Meal discounts

Next day pay option

35% dining discount

Job summary

North Italia in Mission Viejo, CA is hiring Pastry Cooks / Bakers. The role offers solid pay and growth opportunities, with benefits and discounts.

You will prepare breads, pastries, and desserts from scratch, maintain station cleanliness, and ensure consistent quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in pastry/bakery role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality and consistency.
• Good English communication and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Italian breads, pastries, and desserts from scratch following recipes.
• Efficiently run the station, complete prep lists, stock as needed.
• Portion products and ensure plate presentation meets standards.
• Maintain clean and sanitary workstation following food safety rules.

Skills

Baking

Food prep

English communication

Job description

Location : Address 555 The Shops At Mission Viejo

Location : Postal Code 92691

Compensation Range

$16.90 - $22.00 / 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. Graszi 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.