Pastry Cook — Create Stunning Desserts, Flexible Hours

Butler’s Pantry; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Daily Team Lunch

Employer-Paid EAP

Job summary

Butler’s Pantry in St. Louis area is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft upscale desserts for events. You will attend to long hours standing, maintain quality, and support a team focused on guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include baking, decorating, portion control, and training newer pastry staff as needed. A baking degree or equivalent experience is required, with flexible scheduling to meet event demands.

Qualifications

• Has or is in process of obtaining an Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts, or 2 years Production Pastry experience with a Bakery, Caterer, or Restaurant.
• Safe food handling and safety is a top priority.
• Ability to handle a physically demanding role (standing for long periods, lifting heavy loads).
• Ability to work a flexible and sometimes non-traditional schedule based on event demands.
• Professional appearance and conduct.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at your station ready to work at scheduled time and in proper uniform.
• Work at a brisk and steady pace, including multitasking, efficiency, and time management.
• Prepare a variety of baked goods and pastries including, but not limited to: Cookie Doughs, Cakes, Brownies, Muffins, Breakfast Breads, Custards, mousses, etc.
• Decorate and present pastries and baked goods in a tasteful and beautiful way.
• Assist in training new pastry employees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

Attention to detail

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

Associates Degree in Baking and Pastry Arts or 2 years pastry experience

Tools

Scales/Commercial equipment usage

Job description

Butler’s Pantry in St. Louis area is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft upscale desserts for events. You will attend to long hours standing, maintain quality, and support a team focused on guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities include baking, decorating, portion control, and training newer pastry staff as needed. A baking degree or equivalent experience is required, with flexible scheduling to meet event demands.