Pastry Cook

3 years

About Aubergine
Aubergine is the 2 star Michelin restaurant at LAuberge Carmel, a Relais & Chateaux property. Known for its sophisticated tasting menu and exceptional guest experience, Aubergine sources local and seasonal ingredients to create dishes that reflect elegance and innovation.

Position Summary
Aubergine is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Cook to join our kitchen team full-time. This mid-shift role is essential in supporting daily pastry production and service, with a focus on consistency, creativity, and excellence. Youll work closely with our Aubergine AM and PM teams to prepare components for plated desserts, breads, mignardises, and other pastry offerings for our tasting menu and breakfast menu.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in daily production of desserts, breads, and pastries for breakfast and dinner service

• Execute plated desserts during service with precision and speed

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station and storage areas

• Prepare mise en place according to recipes and standards

• Ensure proper storage and labeling of all pastry items

• Adhere to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards

• Assist in seasonal menu changes and pastry development

• Collaborate with the culinary team for special events and private dining experiences

• Participate in inventory and ordering as needed

• Adhere to food safety and sanitation standards, following proper procedures for handling and storing ingredients.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Duties may include pastry work for our sister properties.
• Other duties as assigned

Compensation: Hourly ($21.00 - $24.00) plus tips

Estimated Weekly Tips: $300

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, EAP, Employer 401k match

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Time Management Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving Skills

Communication

Communication Skills

Creativity in dessert presentation

Health and safety standards

Knowledge of Pastry Techniques

Teamwork

Ability to Follow Recipes Accurately

Problem Solving

Inventory Management Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Tasks

Loyalty and Trustworthiness

Pastry Making

Pastry Preparation

Pastry Techniques

Plating and Presentation

Cake Decorating

Baking Bread

Physical Requirements: Lifting, Standing for Long Periods, Moving About on Foot, Climbing Steps

Baking

Ice Cream / Sorbet Making

Quality Control

ServSafe Certified

Baking and Pastry Production

Pastry Knowledge

Organization Skills

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