Pastry Cook – The h.wood Group
- Prepare a variety of baked goods
- Work with speed and efficiency to ensure proper and timely output of restaurant menu items.
- Ensure the compliance of nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards.
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation throughout the shift.
- Accommodate special requests and dietary restrictions.
- Ensure ingredient freshness by checking for quality and keeping track of old and new items.
- Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained and food is stored correctly.
- Properly set up workstation with all ingredients and cooking equipment.
- Operate standard kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Other duties as assigned by Head Chef.
- Must have 2-3 years of culinary experience.
- Must have at least 1 year experience in a high-volume kitchen.
- Must be 18+ years of age.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be able to work in hot/cold, and/or wet areas.
- Must be able to stand during entire shift, often up to 8 hours with frequent bending, squatting, and lifting plates, boxes, and objects up to 30lbs.
- Must have a strong understanding of restaurant health and safety regulations.
- Basic understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures.
- Attentive and detail oriented.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance with company contribution offered the first of the month after 60 days of employment.
- Company Dining Discount.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
JobCroissant's Take
The posting for Pastry Cook with The h.wood Group presents a solid entry to upscale hospitality for cooks who value pace and consistency. The clear emphasis on high-volume kitchen experience, teamwork, and maintaining quality ingredients aligns well with candidates who enjoy rhythm and precision, and the $19-23/hour range is a straightforward, transparent compensation band that can be considered competitive for many local entry-to-mid level pastry roles.
The role highlights practical craftsmanship—recipe-driven dessert prep, attention to sanitation, and accommodating dietary requests—which celebrates traditional pastry savoir-faire and offers daily practice of core techniques. Candidates who thrive under service pressure, appreciate working within established standards, and want exposure to a recognized hospitality brand and event environment will find genuine growth potential here, particularly in developing speed, consistency, and professional discipline.
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