Pastry Lead Cook & Kitchen Team Leader

Hrapply; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hrapply is seeking an experienced Pastry Lead for our Glendale kitchen. Under the Pastry Sous Chef, you will supervise bakery and pastry production, delegate tasks to prep cooks, and ensure recipes and prep sheets are followed while maintaining a clean, compliant work area.

Ideal candidates have four years as baker/pastry cook and at least one year in supervision, with strong knife skills, recipe adherence, and the ability to lead a fast-paced kitchen team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 4 years as a baker or pastry cook; 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain Food Handlers card and TIPS certification.
• Strong English reading/writing and clear communication.
• Experience creating daily prep sheets and logs; ability to teach pastry methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake foods according to menu and demand.
• Delegate tasks to pastry cooks and supervise prep work.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized work area per health regulations.
• Keep daily prep sheets and logs up to date.
• Ensure all food storage areas are properly labeled and dated.
• Communicate effectively with Pastry Chefs and team members.
• Assist in opening readiness and uphold Desert Diamond Casino standards.

Skills

Food safety

Supervisory experience

English communication

Prep sheets & logs

Guest service

Team coordination

Culinary methods

Organizational skills

Cleaning equipment handling

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

Hrapply is seeking an experienced Pastry Lead for our Glendale kitchen. Under the Pastry Sous Chef, you will supervise bakery and pastry production, delegate tasks to prep cooks, and ensure recipes and prep sheets are followed while maintaining a clean, compliant work area.

Ideal candidates have four years as baker/pastry cook and at least one year in supervision, with strong knife skills, recipe adherence, and the ability to lead a fast-paced kitchen team.