Pastry Lead: Desserts, Breads & Plating Excellence

Caribe Royale Orlando; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Caribe Royale Orlando is seeking a Pastry Cook 3/Baker to support daily pastry, bread and dessert production in a four-diamond environment. You will prepare, execute and plate pastries according to established recipes and standards, working closely with Pastry Cooks and Pastry Chefs to ensure quality and consistency.

The role requires strong pastry fundamentals, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high sanitation and organization in a fast-paced pastry kitchen.

Qualifications

• Professional demeanor suitable for a four-diamond environment.
• Follow plating and display standards.
• Fundamentals of pastry, basic kitchen operations, and sanitation.
• Maintain composure under pressure and in stressful situations.
• Be a team player, flexible and adaptable daily.
• Strong communication, verbal and written.
• Able to assimilate complex information from multiple sources.
• Complete a food handling certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and production of pastries, desserts, breads and baked goods.
• Follow recipes, portioning guidelines and plating presentations.
• Keep pastry kitchen clean and organized at all times.
• Properly handle, label and store all food per safety standards.
• Decorate and present desserts consistently with the menu.
• Support mise en place for daily service and events.
• Assist with basic baking techniques including mixing, measuring and finishing.
• Prepare dough from scratch, knead, proof, shape and bake breads with quality and safety.

Skills

Pastry knowledge

Plating standards

Kitchen operations & sanitation

Under pressure performance

Team player & flexible

Communication skills

Information assimilation

Food safety certification (90 days)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Culinary arts program or apprenticeship preferred / 3 years pastry or 2+ bread-making experience

Job description

Caribe Royale Orlando is seeking a Pastry Cook 3/Baker to support daily pastry, bread and dessert production in a four-diamond environment. You will prepare, execute and plate pastries according to established recipes and standards, working closely with Pastry Cooks and Pastry Chefs to ensure quality and consistency.

The role requires strong pastry fundamentals, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining high sanitation and organization in a fast-paced pastry kitchen.