Pastry Cook: Craft Desserts & Breads

Gjelina Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,375 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Gjelina Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft a wide range of pastries, desserts, breads, and related goods in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work from established recipes and collaborate with the Chefs to develop seasonal desserts.

The position requires 1-2 years of pastry experience, a flexible schedule, and the ability to follow instructions, maintain cleanliness, and operate kitchen equipment safely. Competitive hourly pay with tips is offered.

Qualifications

• Flexible schedule.
• 1-2 years pastry experience.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.
• Previous baking/pastry experience.
• Understanding of basic cooking skills, knife handling, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty on time and ensure you use the time clock to check in and out. Manage your time including taking rest and meal breaks in compliance with New York Labor Law.
• Follows recipes according to guidelines
• Prepares all pastry items, as well as breads
• Follows recipes, portion controls, and presentation specifications as directed by the Chef
• Collaborate with the Chefs to create new and exciting desserts according to the season.
• Restocks all items as needed throughout shift
• Cleans and maintains station in practicing good safety, sanitation, organizational skills
• Has understanding and knowledge to properly use and maintain all equipment in station
• Helps with other kitchen duties assigned by the Chefs to ensure all department needs are met.
• Commitment to quality service. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager

Skills

Flexible schedule

1-2 years pastry experience

Follow written/verbal instructions

Basic knife handling

Team player

Work under pressure

Self-motivated & organized

Willingness to learn

Previous baking/pastry experience

Job description

Gjelina Group is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft a wide range of pastries, desserts, breads, and related goods in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work from established recipes and collaborate with the Chefs to develop seasonal desserts.

The position requires 1-2 years of pastry experience, a flexible schedule, and the ability to follow instructions, maintain cleanliness, and operate kitchen equipment safely. Competitive hourly pay with tips is offered.