Pastry Cook | Part-Time | Palm Springs Convention Center

Oak View Group•Palm Springs, CA

About The Position

The Pastry Cook prepares, bakes, and presents a variety of high-quality desserts and baked goods. Working closely with the Executive Chef, Kitchen Manager, and Banquet Manager, the role ensures timely production of breakfast pastries, plated desserts, dessert reception station offerings, confections, and specialty baked products. It combines technical pastry expertise with creativity to support banquets, catered events, and special functions while maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and presentation. This position is part-time at the Palm Springs Convention Center and pays $21.00–$23.00 per hour. The position will remain open until December 31, 2026. Part-time benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge of banquet pastry production and techniques, including baking, chocolate work, custards, creams, and dessert plating.
Strong attention to detail, creativity, and presentation skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume banquet environment.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate with back-of-house and front-of-house staff.
Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
Ability to stand for extended periods.
Understanding of food safety, HACCP, and banquet service standards.

Nice To Haves

Certification in baking and pastry arts.
Previous pastry, bakery, or banquet production experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, plated desserts, and specialty confections.
Produce pastry components, including creams, custards, mousses, fillings, sauces, chocolates, and laminated doughs.
Design and execute decorative pastry displays for banquets, corporate functions, and special events.
Assist with planning, preparing, and setting up dessert stations, buffets, and plated dessert service.
Follow standardized recipes while maintaining consistency, quality, and portion control.
Complete and deliver pastry items on time for scheduled events.
Monitor inventory and assist with ordering, receiving, and storing pastry ingredients and supplies.
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and health regulations.
Properly operate and maintain bakery and pastry equipment.
Collaborate with culinary leadership to develop new dessert offerings and seasonal menu items.
Adapt production to event volume and client requirements in support of banquet and catering operations.