Pastry Cook – High-Volume Bakery, Remote Facility

Dexterra; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work location at Dexterra site

Job summary

Dexterra Group in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Pastry Cook to support daily bakery production for high-volume operations, scaling from 1000 to 4000+ guests daily while maintaining quality across scratch-made breads and desserts.

You will follow approved recipes, assist with menu development, ensure food safety compliance, and collaborate with culinary leadership to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising standards.

Qualifications

• Culinary/pastry degree or certification preferred but not required.
• Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider.
• Minimum 4 years of professional Pastry experience in a hotel, institutional, remote lodging, or similar high-volume environment.
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for guest volumes of 1000 to 1500.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift to 35 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods prepared both par baked and from scratch ingredients.
• Preparing and baking goods from scratch in accordance with approved recipes and menu.
• Creating and following bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency.
• Restocking pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply of baked goods.
• Ensuring baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Supporting special dietary needs, including allergen-aware and modified recipes as required.
• Identifying areas for operational improvement within the bakery and overall food service operation.
• Ensuring compliance with all Food Safe Handlers requirements, HACCP and PCHF principles.
• Maintaining cleanliness through regular cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of equipment and work areas.
• Monitoring product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety.
• Collaborating with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand while looking at improvement of cost-effective menu without compromising the quality or production quotas required.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Culinary/pastry degree or certification preferred but not required

Tools

Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider

Job description

Dexterra Group in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Pastry Cook to support daily bakery production for high-volume operations, scaling from 1000 to 4000+ guests daily while maintaining quality across scratch-made breads and desserts.

You will follow approved recipes, assist with menu development, ensure food safety compliance, and collaborate with culinary leadership to optimize cost-efficiency without compromising standards.