Pastry Cook/Baker

North Italia•Austin, TX

About The Position

North Italia is hiring Pastry Cooks/Bakers to prepare handmade Italian breads, pastries, puddings, and other desserts from scratch. The role involves following recipes and specifications to produce consistent results, completing prep work, running a station efficiently during a shift, portioning products, maintaining attractive plate presentation, and following food-safety and sanitation standards. The position is suited to someone who enjoys cooking, pays close attention to detail, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced restaurant environment. North Italia describes its workplace as a positive, professional environment with opportunities for advancement and growth. The company welcomes applicants from a wide variety of identities, perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in this capacity.
Love of cooking and an eye for detail and consistency.
Comfort working in a fast-paced environment.
Good English communication skills.
Comfort standing for long periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare Italian breads, pastries, puddings, and other desserts from scratch by following recipes and producing consistent results.
Complete prep lists, run the station efficiently during shifts, follow specifications, and stock food as needed.
Portion baked products according to recipes and ensure attractive plate presentation.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation and follow sanitization and food-handling standards.