Pastry Cook

The Mather in Evanston • Evanston, IL

1d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a Pastry Cook who brings creativity, precision, and heart to every dessert. In this role, you’ll prepare high-quality baked goods and pastries that delight residents, guests, and staff—while working in a supportive, team-oriented kitchen.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes.
• Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools
• Current sanitation certification.

Nice To Haves

• Formal culinary training.
• English language proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries according to daily production schedules and cycle menus.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices in line with HACCP standards.
• Portion and pre-cut baked items to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support catering and special events with timely, professional preparation and presentation.
• Monitor inventory and menu cycles to ensure all ingredients are available for production.
• Lead early morning bakery production with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Ensure all desserts are visually appealing, garnished, and beautifully presented.

Benefits

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed