Pastry Prep Cook - Weekend & High-Volume Desserts

Groot Hospitality; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Komodo Las Vegas, a premier Groot Hospitality venue, is seeking a Pastry Prep Cook to join our dynamic pastry team. You will help lay the foundation for desserts by preparing ingredients, following basic recipes, and keeping the pastry station organized.

Weekend and holiday availability is required due to the nature of our business. The role supports the pastry team and Executive Pastry Chef in delivering world-class desserts and maintaining high standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or pastry prep experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• High school diploma is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up and sanitize the pastry workstation before and after shifts.
• Follow prep lists and recipes provided by the Executive Pastry Chef.
• Scale and measure ingredients accurately for pastry production.
• Prepare pastry components including doughs, batters, fillings, glazes, and creams.
• Assist in assembling and plating desserts according to restaurant standards.
• Ensure all pastry ingredients and items are properly labeled, stored, and rotated.
• Support pastry team with finishing work on cakes, tarts, and plated desserts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of pastry tools, equipment, and storage areas.
• Assist with receiving pastry-related deliveries and checking quality of ingredients.
• Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Efficient in fast-paced environment

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Komodo Las Vegas, a premier Groot Hospitality venue, is seeking a Pastry Prep Cook to join our dynamic pastry team. You will help lay the foundation for desserts by preparing ingredients, following basic recipes, and keeping the pastry station organized.

Weekend and holiday availability is required due to the nature of our business. The role supports the pastry team and Executive Pastry Chef in delivering world-class desserts and maintaining high standards across the kitchen.