Pastry Cook/Baker

North Italia; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hospitality training

Health benefits: medical, dental, and

Paid time off

Discounted shift meals

35% dining discount

Next-day pay up to 50%

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

North Italia is hiring Pastry Cooks / Bakers in Torrance, CA to produce breads, pastries and desserts from scratch. You’ll manage prep lists and run a station during shifts with attention to presentation and consistency.

Expect a fast-paced environment with room to grow, flexible scheduling and benefits. North Italia emphasizes handmade Italian dishes and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in pastry/bakery或 similar role.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Good English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare breads, pastries, puddings and other desserts from scratch following recipes.
• Efficiently run station, complete prep list, stock food as needed.
• Portion products during baking and ensure great plate presentation.
• Maintain clean workstations and follow sanitization standards.

Skills

Eye for detail

English communication

Stamina for long shifts

Food safety awareness

Job description

Compensation Range

$16.90 - $17.00 / Hour

Overview

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

North Italia is offering:

• Flexible scheduling
• 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)
• Career growth opportunities

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.