Pastry Cook

3 years

Were looking for a Pastry Cook who brings creativity, precision, and heart to every dessert. In this role, youll prepare high-quality baked goods and pastries that delight residents, guests, and staffwhile working in a supportive, team-oriented kitchen.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a required shift of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:

• Prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries according to daily production schedules and cycle menus.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices in line with HACCP standards.
• Portion and pre-cut baked items to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support catering and special events with timely, professional preparation and presentation.
• Monitor inventory and menu cycles to ensure all ingredients are available for production.
• Lead early morning bakery production with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Ensure all desserts are visually appealing, garnished, and beautifully presented.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
• Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools
• Current sanitation certification.

Preferred:

• Formal culinary training.
• English language proficiency.

• • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an earn-as-you-go plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
  • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
  • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
  • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

  Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Extended illness benefits
  • Employee wellness programs
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance - free to all team members

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $22.25)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k, Commuter Benefits, Wellness Program

Creativity in Dessert Preparation

Attention to Detail in Presentation

Teamwork in a Kitchen Environment

Time Management for Production Schedules

Professionalism in Catering and Event Support

Adaptability to Work on Weekends and Holidays

Consistency in Baking Quality

Problem Solving in Inventory Management

Leadership in Guiding Bakery Production

Effective Communication Skills

Knowledge of Food Safety Regulations

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Customer Service Orientation

Organizational Skills for Menu Cycles

Passion for Baking and Pastry Arts

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