Pastry Cook - Twelve
About The Position
Located on Portland, Maine’s historic waterfront, Twelve is a nationally acclaimed restaurant from the Prentice Hospitality Group. Known for its refined approach to modern American cuisine, Twelve celebrates Maine’s exceptional ingredients through seasonal menus that highlight the region’s farmers, fishermen, and artisans with precision and creativity. The restaurant is defined by thoughtful hospitality, meticulous technique, and a commitment to excellence at every level of service. At Twelve, our team shares a passion for craftsmanship, collaboration, and delivering an elevated dining experience that reflects the best of Maine’s culinary landscape. The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and producing high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastry items while maintaining the highest standards of consistency, cleanliness, and food safety. This role works closely with the pastry and kitchen teams to execute recipes, support daily production, and ensure exceptional quality in every product served to guests.
Requirements
- Basic understanding of baking techniques and pastry preparation
- Ability to follow recipes and production schedules with accuracy
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Passion for food, baking, and culinary craftsmanship
Nice To Haves
- Previous pastry or bakery experience
Responsibilities
- Prepare and produce pastries, breads, desserts, and baked goods according to established recipes and standards
- Assist with daily pastry production, including mixing, baking, decorating, and finishing products
- Ensure all pastry items meet quality, presentation, and consistency standards
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of the pastry station and kitchen areas
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations
- Properly label, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products
- Assist with inventory management and ingredient preparation
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and pastry team members to support service and production needs
- Help maintain an efficient and positive kitchen environment
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Supplemental benefits
- Employee discount
- Free meals
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
