Pastry Cook

24 Carrots Catering & Events•Costa Mesa, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a full-service, employee-owned, experiential caterer and hospitality group, committed to creating remarkable experiences for our clients while fostering a collaborative, engaged, and empowered workforce. As an ideal candidate, you are detail-oriented, creative, and passionate about pastry. You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in precision, presentation, and consistency. You’re excited to work with a variety of desserts, breads, and specialty items, and you bring a team-oriented mindset to every shift. As a Pastry Cook, you will plan, prep, bake, and present a wide variety of pastries and desserts while maintaining the highest standards of quality and sanitation. This includes preparing plated desserts, buffets, breads, and specialty menus, as well as supporting offsite events through careful preparation and organization. You’ll also ensure that recipes are followed precisely, stations are clean and efficient, and that you’re upholding the company’s commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Professional, enthusiastic, responsible, and dependable team player.
1–2 years of kitchen experience or enrollment in a culinary education program (6+ months).
Must possess a valid California Food Handler’s Card.
ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Prepare pastries, breads, desserts, and specialty menu items according to recipes and portion standards.
Follow BEOs (Banquet Event Orders) and production schedules to prepare for events.
Set up and maintain an organized workstation with required mise en place, tools, and supplies.
Maintain compliance with food safety and sanitation standards (federal, state, and local).
Operate ovens, mixers, and other pastry equipment safely and effectively.
Work with special food requirements (e.g., vegan, gluten-free).
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry kitchen and equipment.
Assist with inventory management and notify chefs of low stock or broken equipment.
Maintain positive guest and team relations; resolve issues promptly to ensure satisfaction.