Pastry Cook

Dexterra Remote Services • Fort Worth, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Cook is responsible for daily bakery and pastry production supporting approximately 1,000 guests per day, with operations expected to scale to more than 4,000 guests per day. The role prepares bread, desserts, and other baked goods from scratch and using par-baked ingredients, while maintaining product consistency, availability, quality, and production efficiency. The Pastry Cook supervises night-shift employees and works with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing, as well as a criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider.
• At least 4 years of professional pastry experience in a hotel, institutional, remote lodging, or similar high-volume environment.
• Proven experience preparing baked goods for guest volumes of 1,000 to 1,500.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 35 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness.
• Able to complete required drug, alcohol, and fit-to-work testing and a criminal record check as conditions of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Culinary or pastry degree or certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods made from scratch or using par-baked ingredients.
• Prepare and bake goods from scratch according to approved recipes and menus.
• Supervise night-shift employees and provide mentorship, guidance, and on-the-job training.
• Create and follow bakery and dessert menus to support quality, consistency, and production efficiency.
• Restock pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply.
• Ensure baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Support special dietary needs, including allergen-aware and modified recipes as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve bakery and overall food service operations.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safe Handlers requirements, HACCP, and PCHF principles.
• Clean, wash, and sanitize equipment and work areas regularly.
• Monitor product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety.
• Collaborate with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand, and improve menu cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or required production quotas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. health and welfare benefits through employee-paid or employee-contributory plans, with enrollment options based on individual and family coverage needs.
• 401K plan with automatic enrollment and discretionary company matching contribution.

What This Job Offers

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