Pastry Cook - Pastry

Tiny Boxwoods; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Tiny Boxwoods is looking for a passionate Pastry Cook to join our bakery team in Bellaire, Texas. This role involves preparing and producing a variety of pastries and desserts under the guidance of our Executive Pastry Chef. Candidates should have a Texas Food Handlers Certificate and at least two years of experience in pastry.

The job requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be able to communicate effectively in English and adhere to safety and sanitation regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years experience in pastry required.
• Texas Food Handlers Certificate is mandatory.
• Ability to multitask and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cookie doughs, pastries, and ice cream.
• Follow traditional and modern recipes accurately.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Passionate about baking and pastries

Knowledge of mixing methods

Basic knife skills

Great attention to detail

Clear communication skills

Education

Texas Food Handlers Certificate

Minimum two years experience in pastry

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

Job description

Position Description

Job title: Pastry Cook – Pastry Team

Reports to: Bakery Manager(s)/Executive Pastry Chef

Classification: Non-Exempt, hourly pay

Job Purpose: Tiny's Bakery Pastry Cooks prepare and produce our cookie doughs, fresh pastries, ice cream, and prepped savory items that support Tiny's Milk & Cookies and our restaurants. Pastry Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick‑paced and hot environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be passionate about baking and pastries.
• Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
• Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
• Basic celebration cake building and icing.
• Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
• Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers.
• Basic knife skills including chopping, cutting and dicing.
• Handles and stores completed products.
• Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology.
• Inspect food products for consistency and quality.
• Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders and breakfast production.
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise in place.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English).
• Clear communication both verbal and written.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of Pastry Cook.

• Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum two years experience in pastry
• Stage requirement
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in a restaurant and bakery setting and, in the kitchen, and dish area. The incumbent will be regularly exposure to cold temperatures while working in coolers and freezers. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. Incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, kneel, push, pull, with occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and can constantly move around in the kitchen.