Pastry Cook

What’s the Job?

The Pastry Cook will support approximately 1000 guests per day and is expected to scale rapidly to service 4,000+ guests per day. The position Pastry Cook plays is a critical role in maintaining product consistency and availability as our operations grow.

This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as well as a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Your Work Will Include

• Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods prepared both par baked and from scratch ingredients.
• Preparing and baking goods from scratch in accordance with approved recipes and menu
• Supervising night‑shift employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and on‑the‑job training
• Creating and following bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency
• Restocking pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply of baked goods
• Ensuring baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements
• Supporting special dietary needs, including allergen‑aware and modified recipes as required
• Identifying areas for operational improvement within the bakery and overall food service operation
• Ensuring compliance with all Food Safe Handlers requirements, HACCP and PCHF principles
• Maintaining cleanliness through regular cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of equipment and work areas
• Monitoring product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety
• Collaborating with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand well looking at improvement of cost-effective menu without compromising the quality or production quotas required.
• Other duties as assigned

Whats in IT for You?

• Collaboration with experienced operations and service delivery teams.
• A remote work location established at a Dexterra facility
• A team focused on safety, service quality, and operational execution.
• Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
• Comprehensive U.S. health and welfare benefits are available through employee-paid or employee-contributory plans, with enrollment options based on individual and family coverage needs
• 401K Plan – Offered with automatic Enrollment and discretionary Company matching contribution

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Qualifications & Requirements

Who Are We Looking For?

• Culinary/pastry degree or certification preferred but not required
• Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider
• Minimum 4 years of professional Pastry experience in a hotel, institutional, remote lodging, or similar high‑volume environment
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for guest volumes of 1000 to 1500
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift to 35 pounds
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness