Pastry Cook — Fine-Dining Desserts & Plated Pastries

Paycom - ATS; Burbank, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Paid Sick Time

Employee Discounts

Training & Growth

Referral program

Job summary

Castaway in Burbank, CA is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join its culinary team. You will prepare, bake, and plate high-quality desserts and breads, collaborating with the Pastry Chef to deliver visually stunning plates.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of pastry or baking experience, deep knowledge of classic and contemporary techniques, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional pastry or baking experience.
• Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
• Ability to work under high-pressure kitchen conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts, pastries, and breads per recipes.
• Assist in developing seasonal dessert offerings and daily specials.
• Maintain proper storage, labeling, and sanitation of ingredients and finished products.
• Collaborate with pastry chef and kitchen team to ensure quality and consistency.

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Dessert plating

Education

High School Diploma

College degree

Job description

Castaway in Burbank, CA is seeking a passionate Pastry Cook to join its culinary team. You will prepare, bake, and plate high-quality desserts and breads, collaborating with the Pastry Chef to deliver visually stunning plates.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of pastry or baking experience, deep knowledge of classic and contemporary techniques, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Evening and weekend flexibility is required.