Prep Pastry Cook

Siegel Group Nevada; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Piero’s Italian Cuisine in Las Vegas, NV is seeking an experienced pastry chef to produce signature tiered cakes and classic desserts in a bustling kitchen.

The role requires 2-year culinary training and professional cake-baking experience. Expect a full-time, on-site schedule with early morning shifts and strict adherence to recipes, safety, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous professional cake baking experience required, including layered cakes.
• Experience in pastry preparation in a restaurant, bakery, or similar kitchen.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and produce consistent results.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and kitchen sanitation.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake signature tiered cakes with quality, flavor, texture and presentation.
• Prepare classic desserts such as tiramisu, crème brûlée, and puddings.
• Measure, mix, bake, assemble, frost and finish cakes with precision.
• Maintain consistent dessert production to meet daily restaurant needs.
• Store, label, rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines and presentation standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry area.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure desserts are ready for service.

Skills

Cake baking

Pastry preparation

Dessert preparation

Following recipes

Attention to detail

Time management

Food safety

Team collaboration

Education

2-year culinary degree

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Las Vegas, NV 89109, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

What You'll Do

• Prepare and bake our signature tiered cakes, including Chocolate, Carrot, and Red Velvet, ensuring consistent quality, flavor, texture, and presentation.
• Prepare classic desserts such as Tiramisu, Crème Brûlée, and Rice Pudding following established recipes and standards.
• Measure, mix, bake, assemble, frost, and finish cakes with attention to detail.
• Maintain consistent dessert production to meet daily restaurant needs.
• Follow recipes, portion guidelines, and presentation standards.
• Properly store, label, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry preparation area.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and kitchen procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the culinary team to ensure desserts are prepared and ready for service.

What We're Looking For

• Previous professional cake baking experience is required, including preparing, assembling, and frosting layered or tiered cakes.
• Prior experience in pastry preparation, preferably in a restaurant, bakery, or similar professional kitchen.
• Basic pastry knowledge and experience preparing desserts such as tiramisu, crème brûlée, and puddings.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and produce consistent results.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily production responsibilities.
• Knowledge of proper food handling and kitchen sanitation practices.
• Dependable, punctual, and comfortable working in a fast-paced culinary environment.

Schedule

This is a five-day-per-week position with a consistent 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM schedule.

Join Our Team!

If you love baking, have strong cake-making skills, and take pride in creating exceptional desserts, we'd love to meet you! Join the culinary team at Piero’s Italian Cuisine and help us deliver the quality and tradition our guests have come to expect.