Pastry Cook — French Desserts at the Beach

Kaiya Beach Resort; Rosemary Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiya Beach Resort’s LAMUSE d'OR in Inlet Beach, FL is seeking a motivated Pastry Cook to join our French coastal dining team. You will learn and grow under an experienced culinary team while preparing foundational French pastries and desserts.

This role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and precise recipe execution, with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Training provided, opportunities to develop pastry skills in a professional kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen, bakery, pastry department, or culinary program preferred.
• Basic knowledge of French pastry fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of restaurant production and professional kitchen operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and during active service.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and established standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Strong sense of cleanliness, organization, and personal responsibility.
• Positive attitude and willingness to receive instruction and constructive feedback.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude.
• A genuine desire to learn, improve, and grow within the pastry profession is essential.
• Availability for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts, along with scheduled training.
• Food Handler Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pastry preparation, production, and service.
• Prepare and execute foundational French pastry components, including creams, doughs, batters, custards, fillings, and other preparations.
• Work efficiently and professionally on the service line, assisting with dessert plating and execution during service.
• Prepare ingredients for cooking and baking, including portioning, chopping, weighing, measuring, and properly storing ingredients.
• Wash, peel, cut, and prepare fresh fruits and vegetables as needed.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes and established production standards.
• Prepare and cook/bake pastry items according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and production checklists.
• Maintain consistency in portioning, presentation, texture, and quality throughout production and service.
• Assist with daily prep lists, production lists, and organization of the pastry department.
• Follow proper opening, closing, cleaning, and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

French pastry fundamentals

Team communication

Food safety & sanitation

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary program / certificate

Tools

Pastry equipment operation

Job description

Kaiya Beach Resort’s LAMUSE d'OR in Inlet Beach, FL is seeking a motivated Pastry Cook to join our French coastal dining team. You will learn and grow under an experienced culinary team while preparing foundational French pastries and desserts.

This role emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and precise recipe execution, with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts required. Training provided, opportunities to develop pastry skills in a professional kitchen.