Seasonal Pastry Chef — Lead & Create Desserts

Compass Group USA; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pastry Chef for a part-time role that can flex to match production needs. The position focuses on creating, planning, and supervising daily pastry production, desserts, and baked goods with attention to quality and consistency.

The role requires strong pastry experience and hands-on leadership in a high-volume kitchen, with duties spanning recipe adherence, cost control, and seasonal menu development.

Qualifications

• 15 years of pastry experience is preferred.
• Part-time schedule; Days may vary, 40 hours a week.
• Pay range: $30.00 per hour to $35.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the daily production and distribution of all pastries, desserts and baked goods.
• Ensures recipes and standards are followed, food costs are controlled and appropriate quantity is prepared based on established production needs.
• Ensures proper food handling, presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures.
• Monitors and controls the maintenance and sanitation of the pastry kitchen and equipment to ensure a work environment that meets/exceeds federal, state and corporate standards and regulations.
• Supervises hourly kitchen/pastry associates, including interviewing, scheduling, payroll, training, counseling, participating in reviews and recommending disciplinary action, as appropriate.
• Helps plan and implement seasonal menus.
• Orders and maintains pastry supplies and products to ensure an appropriate inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pastry experience

Job description

Wolfgang Puck Catering in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Pastry Chef for a part-time role that can flex to match production needs. The position focuses on creating, planning, and supervising daily pastry production, desserts, and baked goods with attention to quality and consistency.

The role requires strong pastry experience and hands-on leadership in a high-volume kitchen, with duties spanning recipe adherence, cost control, and seasonal menu development.