Pastry Cook/Baker – North Italia
Compensation Range
$17.25 - $17.25 / Hour
Overview
North Italia is offering:
- Flexible scheduling
- Hospitality training
- Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
- Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
- Discounted shift meals
- 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
- Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
- Career growth opportunities
Whether you’re looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. We’re also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurant—it’s a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, there’s a place for you here.
Responsibilities
- Prepare our delicious Italian breads, pastries, puddings and other desserts from scratch following the recipe to produce consistent results
- Complete your prep list, efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
- When it comes to baking; portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always make sure the plate presentation looks great
- Keep it clean! Follow the sanitization standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards
Qualifications
About the Company
We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
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Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
JobCroissant's Take
This Pastry Cook/Baker role at North Italia in San Diego offers hands-on artisanal baking experience with a menu focused on handmade Italian breads, pastries, and desserts, which is appealing for cooks who value traditional techniques and quality ingredients. The position lists clear advantages: flexible scheduling, health benefits after 25 hours, paid time off, discounted meals, and eligible next-day pay, plus explicit career growth opportunities within a hospitality-focused team, making it a solid option for someone seeking stability and development in a restaurant bakery setting.
The job expects at least one year of experience and comfort in a fast-paced environment, so it will suit candidates who enjoy consistent recipe-driven production and attention to plate presentation and sanitization standards; the hourly pay at $17.25 should be weighed against San Diego living costs but is accompanied by benefits that improve overall compensation. For a baker who appreciates Italian culinary craft, a supportive team environment, and on-the-job advancement, this could be a very good opportunity.
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