Pastry Cook II (FT) (AM/PM)

Evans Hotels Llc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Discounted hotel rooms

Free employee parking

Meals during shifts

Career advancement

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

401k with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Discounts on cell phones

Discounts on shoes

Gym memberships

Job summary

The Lodge at Torrey Pines, part of Evans Hotels, LLC, is seeking a Pastry Cook II to produce all pastry and dessert items for the hotel. The role requires experience in a pastry kitchen and offers a clear path for career development within the property.

Located at The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla, CA, the position offers a competitive hourly rate, meals during shifts, parking, and employee benefits. Availability on weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant pastry experience or training.
• Previous similar position in a hotel, high-volume upscale restaurant, or similar business preferred.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; training provided at company expense.
• Ability to maintain a friendly, professional demeanor under stress and challenges.
• Able to stand, kneel, and lift up to 25 lbs for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and bakes bread, pastries, and other desserts; decorates and weighs items.
• Maintains holding temperatures; bakes, cooks, whips, and refrigerates as needed.
• Produces pastries and desserts for hotel outlets.
• Maintains sanitary work area and enforces food safety.
• Adjusts recipes for varying quantities of pastry items.
• Operates kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers); assists with ordering supplies.

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Lodge - La Jolla , CA 92037

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $28.20 - $28.20 Hourly

Job Shift: Day / Evening

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service - Non Supervisory

LOCATION

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Step into the timeless craftsman charm of The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Overlooking the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course with views of the Pacific Ocean, the AAA Five Diamond rated resort features 170 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, versatile meeting spaces, and unprecedented service.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands‑on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company‑wide beach clean‑ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY

The Pastry Cook II (“Repostero/a”) is responsible for the production of all pastry and dessert items for the Hotel.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $28.20**
• Earn $1000for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles. for each hiredreferralat any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Roomsfor you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parkingand/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshmentsduring working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepares and bakes bread, pastries, and other desserts. Selects and uses knives, hand tools, utensils, and equipment to decorate, weigh, measure.
• Maintains holding temperature, bakes, cooks, whips, refrigerates, folds, grates, pipes, or coats items.
• Produces food in the pastry kitchen.
• Maintains a sanitary work area to ensure food safety.
• Converts and adjusts recipes to prepare varying quantities of bread, pastries, and other desserts.
• Operates kitchen equipment including ovens and electric mixers.
• Cleans and cares for equipment and assigned areas. Assist with ordering supplies.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• Previous similar position in a hotel,high-volume, upscalerestaurant or similar business entity preferred.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.