Weekend Pastry Cook — Plant-Powered Desserts

ADP, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 90 days

50% employee discount on PLANTA food

Referral bonuses

Job summary

PLANTA is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft desserts to standard in a restaurant setting. You will work under the Executive Chef, bringing hand-eye coordination and culinary knowledge to create pastries that wow guests.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of pastry experience, plant-based cooking familiarity, and a can-do attitude aligned with PLANTA’s values of positivity and high standards. This is a full-time, on-site role offering growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years of pastry cook, baker, or related experience.
• Plant-based or vegan experience is a plus.
• Fully embrace PLANTA's can-do attitude and passion.

Responsibilities

• Champions the brand’s vision and values and contributes to a culture of positivity and high standards.
• Create an environment that is warm, welcoming and filled with positivity for guests and employees.
• Uphold our standards at all times and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.
• Create mouth-watering pastries that elicit a wow factor from our customers.
• Bake treats, fancy cakes and delicious breads.
• Assist in creating new and exciting recipes that are seasonal and contemporary.
• Strong ability to follow current recipes.
• Monitor stocks for baking ingredients and make appropriate orders within budget.
• Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
• Ability to properly manage your time and delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Remain current with food safety standards.
• Promote and maintain a clean and safe work area at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Work under pressure

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

PLANTA is seeking a Pastry Cook to craft desserts to standard in a restaurant setting. You will work under the Executive Chef, bringing hand-eye coordination and culinary knowledge to create pastries that wow guests.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of pastry experience, plant-based cooking familiarity, and a can-do attitude aligned with PLANTA’s values of positivity and high standards. This is a full-time, on-site role offering growth opportunities.