Pastry Cook – High-Volume Casino Kitchen

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa; Cabazon (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is seeking a Cook – Pastry to prepare pastries, cakes, pies, and other confections per recipes and standards. You will portion, plate, and present desserts, while maintaining a clean pastry station and strict sanitation.

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, supporting pastry operations during peak service and events, and collaborating closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, culinary coursework is a plus.
• Food Handler Certification required or obtained upon hire.
• 1–2 years in a professional kitchen, with cold food prep experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all baked goods and desserts to recipe specifications and production standards.
• Portion, assemble, and plate desserts with attention to presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry station and work areas.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and storage procedures.
• Support pastry production during high-volume service and events.
• Monitor quality and freshness for consistency in taste and appearance.
• Assist with inventory tracking and restocking of pastry ingredients.

Skills

Pastry preparation

Baking techniques

Dessert presentation

Food safety

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary coursework or formal kitchen training

Food Handler Certification

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Piping tools

Scales

Job description

Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is seeking a Cook – Pastry to prepare pastries, cakes, pies, and other confections per recipes and standards. You will portion, plate, and present desserts, while maintaining a clean pastry station and strict sanitation.

You’ll work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring consistent quality, supporting pastry operations during peak service and events, and collaborating closely with the Pastry Chef and kitchen team.