Seasonal Pastry Cook — Plated Desserts & Growth

Castaway

Burbank (CA)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 34,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Castaway is seeking a skilled and passionate pastry cook to join our culinary team in a dynamic, high-pressure kitchen. You will prepare, bake, and present high-quality desserts and pastries in line with our seasonally inspired menu.

Collaboration with the Pastry Chef and culinary team is essential to elevate the guest experience. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of professional pastry or baking experience, strong pastry techniques, and a flexible schedule that includes evenings,

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of professional pastry or baking experience.
Strong knowledge of classic and contemporary pastry techniques.
Ability to work well under high-pressure, team-based kitchen.

Responsibilities

Prepare and plate desserts, pastries, and breads in accordance with established recipes and presentation standards.
Assist in the development of seasonal dessert offerings and daily specials.
Ensure proper storage, handling, and labeling of all ingredients and finished products.
Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines.
Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient station at all times.
Support inventory management, ordering, and product rotation as needed.
Communicate and collaborate with front- and back-of-house team members to ensure seamless service.