Pastry Cooks - Boston Bakery

Tatte Bakery & Café; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Meal discount

Mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Boston, MA is seeking a Pastry Cook to bring to life our handcrafted pastries, cakes, breads, and desserts in a fast-paced production bakery.

You will mix doughs, bake, decorate, and package products to Tatte’s exact standards, collaborating with a tight-knit team to ensure quality, cleanliness, and efficiency while growing your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume pastry production kitchen.
• Knowledge of ingredient scaling and measuring.
• Experience with pastry mixing techniques and baking fundamentals.
• Experience preparing custards, creams, pastries, and desserts.
• Understanding of baking science and product temperature control.
• Passion for baking with a strong attention to quality and cleanliness.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Scale and measure ingredients accurately.
• Mix doughs and batters using pastry techniques.
• Bake, finish, decorate, and package products to quality standards.
• Maintain proper temperatures and sanitation in production.
• Communicate professionally with bakery leadership and team.
• Support additional bakery production tasks as needed.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Quality focus

Job description

Tatte began in 2007 in a home kitchen with a passion for baking and the belief that well-crafted food has the power to bring people together. That spirit continues to guide us today.

We are a design-forward bakery and café bringing together handcrafted food, exceptional coffee, warm hospitality, and beautiful spaces designed for gathering, connection, and everyday ritual.

At our core, we are craftspeople. Chefs, bakers, baristas, and café teams united by a shared passion for excellence. We believe even the smallest details matter, because every pastry, every loaf of bread, and every interaction is an opportunity to brighten someone's day.

WHY TATTE

We're looking for people who believe hospitality matters and share our mission: To Inspire, Care for, and Nurture Life. Every day.

At Tatte, we believe craft is more than a skill. It's a way of caring. It's found in the details: beautifully laminated pastries, perfectly baked desserts, carefully selected ingredients, and a commitment to quality in everything we create. We believe these small acts, repeated every day, have the power to make life a little richer and more meaningful.

You’ll join a team that takes pride in its work, supports one another, and is committed to learning and growth. We hold ourselves to high standards while creating an environment where people can develop their talents, build meaningful careers, and make an impact.

As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for our team. Whether you're exploring a new path or taking the next step in your career, you’ll help create moments of inspiration, comfort, and connection for our guests each day.

Because while we serve exceptional food, coffee, and pastries, we hope to create something more enduring: places where people feel welcomed, cared for, and inspired to return again and again.

THE ROLE

Pastry Cooks play an important role in bringing Tatte’s handcrafted pastries, cakes, pies, breads, and desserts to life. Working in our production bakery, Pastry Cooks prepare ingredients, mix doughs and batters, bake products, and finish pastries while maintaining Tatte's commitment to uncompromising quality and craftsmanship.

Successful Pastry Cooks thrive in fast-paced production environments, take pride in their work, and are passionate about baking, teamwork, and continuous learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scale and measure ingredients accurately
• Utilize a variety of pastry mixing techniques, including creaming, folding, kneading, whisking, rubbing, reverse creaming, and all-in-one methods
• Prepare custards, creams, fillings, and other pastry components
• Maintain proper ingredient and product temperatures throughout production
• Bake, finish, decorate, and package products to Tatte quality standards
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation throughout the production area
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently
• Communicate professionally with bakery leadership and team members
• Support additional bakery production tasks as needed
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per production shift
• Ability to kneel, grasp, push, pull, and regularly lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment
• Consistent and reliable attendance
• Availability to work mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1–2 years of experience in a high-volume pastry production kitchen, banquet kitchen, bakery, or similar environment
• Knowledge of ingredient scaling and measuring
• Experience with pastry mixing techniques and baking fundamentals
• Experience preparing custards, creams, pastries, and desserts
• Understanding of baking science and product temperature control
• Passion for baking with a strong attention to quality and cleanliness
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills

Preferred

• Experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment
• Experience in a high-volume production facility
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Fluency in English and Spanish

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $18.50–$22.50/hour, depending on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation for full-time team members
• 50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive community that offers potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E Verify employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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