Pastry Cook — Desserts & Event Service

T E C Industrial Inc; Ojai (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

T E C Industrial Inc. is seeking a pastry-focused team member to join our kitchen in a fast-paced environment. You will follow recipes, perform daily prep, and contribute to dessert production for restaurant service, banquets, and hotel events.

Ideal candidates have pastry or culinary training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Morning/evening shifts, holidays, and events may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and presentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move supplies as needed.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes, production schedules, and established preparation procedures.
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately to ensure consistent results.
• Prepare ingredients and perform necessary prep work for daily pastry production.
• Decorate and finish pastries and desserts with attention to presentation and detail.
• Assist with dessert preparation for restaurant service, special events, banquets, and hotel functions.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor inventory and communicate low-stock items or supply needs to management.
• Minimize food waste while maintaining quality and freshness.
• Maintain clean and organized workstations, ovens, mixers, refrigerators, and other pastry equipment.
• Follow all health department, food safety, and hotel policies and procedures.
• Work efficiently while meeting production deadlines and service requirements.
• Assist other members of the culinary team as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Culinary/pastry school education

Job description

T E C Industrial Inc. is seeking a pastry-focused team member to join our kitchen in a fast-paced environment. You will follow recipes, perform daily prep, and contribute to dessert production for restaurant service, banquets, and hotel events.

Ideal candidates have pastry or culinary training, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Morning/evening shifts, holidays, and events may be required.