Prep Cook

Tiny Boxwoods Productions; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery in Texas is seeking a skilled Pastry Prep Cook to prepare and produce a variety of baked goods, including cookie doughs and pastries. The ideal candidate should have at least two years of experience in prep cooking, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team environment. Responsibilities include maintaining a clean work station, following recipes accurately, and contributing to guest satisfaction. This role offers flexible scheduling and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in pastry or prep cooking.
• Clear communication both verbal and written.
• Flexible availability in scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cookie doughs, fresh pastries, and savory items.
• Follow traditional and modern recipes accurately.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Baking techniques

Recipe following

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Texas Food Handlers certificate

Tools

Ovens

Mixers

Job description

Position Description

Position Title: Pastry Prep Cook

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

Classification: Non-Exempt, hourly pay

Job Purpose

Tiny's Bakery Pastry Prep 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 Prep Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Prep Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Bakery Managers and 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 in preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, sponges, custards, scones, meringues, mousse, icing and other pastries.
• Knowledge of various doughs, custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, icings.
• Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
• Knowledge in a specialty including and not limited to; cake decorating, sugar cookies, cinnamon roll forming, bread loafs, cake making, ice cream production, laminations, etc.
• 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 Prep Cook.

• Texas Food Handlers certificate
• Minimum two years of experience in pastry or prep cooking
• 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. 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.