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JUSTIN is an award-winning winery and fine dining establishment in Paso Robles. It's our pleasure to share that The Restaurant at JUSTIN has once again earned a MICHELIN Star and MICHELIN Green Star - making it the only winery restaurant in the county to retain both awards for four years in a row. We are proud to be recognized for our sustainability practices, one-of-a-kind dinner experience, and world-class excellence in hospitality.

The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for making desserts and chocolates for the restaurants, banquets, breakfast and any other culinary related operations.  The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for the production of their products to be done consistently, efficiently and within the quality levels set by the Chef, Forbes 5 star or Michelin.  The Pastry Chef de Partie is responsible for working safely and cleanly within the safety and sanitization standards set forth by the health department and the chef. They'll assist the Pastry Chef with overseeing and making desserts and chocolates, ensuring quality of pastry preparations while maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

This position is based at our restaurant on 11680 Chimney Rock Road, Paso Robles. 

• Painting, shelling, filling and capping chocolates
• Helps pastry chef to prepare breads, dinner and lunch desserts
• Assist with savory dish components.
• Able to show lower level employees how to properly prepare dishes. 
• Quality controls and checks all components that come out the kitchen. 
• Able to problem solve when issues arise. 
• Able to work professionally with customers or in front of guest during events or classes.

• 3+ years pastry experience in a restaurant hotel (Michelin experience a plus but not required)
• Culinary School a plus (not required)
• Food Handlers Certificate
• Highly Passionate about culinary and pursuit of perfection
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work clean and efficiently.
• Effective problem solving skills/Solution Oriented
• Strong Organizational Skills

Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour. Final compensation is dependent upon skills and experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California's Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE's "100 Companies That Care" list and was named one of Fortune magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Located in Paso Robles, JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1981 and is known for crafting world- class wines using Bordeaux grape varieties, including the iconic ISOSCELES blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. The Vineyard estate, located at 11680 Chimney Rock Road, features a Tasting Room, luxury five-star accommodations at the JUST Inn, and a Restaurant-making it one of the only wineries on the Central Coast to offer all three options.  In September 2018, a new second location, the JUSTIN Downtown Tasting Room opened introducing an expansive wine-tasting bar, lounge, and a full dining room that's situated prominently on the square along Downtown City Park in the heart of Paso Robles. In addition to its stellar hospitality, JUSTIN consistently receives top honors around the world, establishing itself as a leader in New World Bordeaux-style winemaking. JUSTIN wines are available through discerning fine wine retailers and restaurants throughout the United States, or directly from the Winery via JUSTIN's Tasting Room, online store or to members of the exclusive JUSTIN Wine Society wine club. To discover more about JUSTIN, visit www.justinwine.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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