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Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Boston, MA · On-site

$19 - $23.25/hr

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Tampa, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)

North Beach Village Resort

Pastry Cook

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$16.75 - $20.25/hr

Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary * Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients * Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient ...

Peabody Hotels & Resorts

Pastry Cook

Memphis, TN · On-site

$17 - $20.75/hr

Meet with Pastry Chef/ Pastry Supervisor/Lead Pastry Cook to review assignments, anticipated business levels, changes and other information pertinent to the job performance. * Complete opening duties:

RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB

Pastry Cook

Fort Worth, TX

$20 - $23/hr

River Crest Country Club is seeking to add a full-time Pastry Cook to its Culinary team. Located five miles from downtown Fort Worth, River Crest is Fort Worth's oldest and most storied country club.

14 Prime

Pastry Cook

Jacksonville, FL

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

As a Fine Dining Pastry Cook , you will play a pivotal role in crafting exquisite desserts that harmonize with our sophisticated steakhouse experience. Your creations will leave lasting impressions ...

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Boca Raton, FL · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Tampa, FL

$16.50 - $20/hr

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)

The Stovall House

Pastry Cook

Tampa, FL

$17 - $19/hr

Pastry Cook We are seeking a talented and creative Pastry Cook to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for pastry arts, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to create visually ...

Komodo Dallas

PASTRY COOK

Dallas, TX · On-site

$17.25 - $21/hr

Description PASTRY COOK Dallas, TX Description Pastry Cook: Komodo Dallas , a Groot Hospitality venue, employs team members who demonstrate a passion for hospitality and dedication to company values ...

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Boston, MA · On-site

$19 - $23.25/hr

Description POSITION OVERVIEW The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner, ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS ...

The Americano

Pastry Cook

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$17.75 - $21.75/hr

Pastry Cook - The Americano The Americano is seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Cook to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, creativity, and ...

Ox & Olive

Pastry Cook

Washington, DC

$18 - $20/hr

The Pastry Cook will be responsible for executing daily pastry station duties, ensuring the highest standards of quality and consistency are met, with a particular focus on preparing and plating all ...

Silver Dove Afternoon Tea

Pastry Cook

Boston, MA

$25/hr

The pastry cook at Silver Dove Afternoon Tea supports the pastry chef with prep and production of baked goods and their components. Responsibilities include: * Assisting the pastry chef in the ...

Up On The Roof

Pastry Cook

Alpharetta, GA · On-site

$18/hr

Pastry cooks should have strong organizational and time management skills, be punctual and disciplined, and be able to stand for long hours. They should also have a good understanding of sanitation ...

RIVER CREST COUNTRY CLUB

Pastry Cook

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

River Crest Country Club is seeking to add a full-time Pastry Cook to its Culinary team. Located five miles from downtown Fort Worth, River Crest is Fort Worth's oldest and most storied country club.

Palma NYC

Pastry Cook

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

Join Palma NYC as a Part-Time Pastry Cook and be part of a vibrant culinary team in the heart of New York! This onsite position offers the opportunity to refine your skills in a dynamic restaurant ...

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Pastry Cook

Orlando, FL · On-site

$15.25 - $18.75/hr

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential Functions Statement(s)

PASSPORT RESORTS LLC

Pastry Cook

Big Sur, CA · On-site

$22 - $24/hr

Pastry Cook Position Are you interested in working as a Pastry Cook to support a creative culinary team, where you will be encouraged to be the best, and have the freedom to play with local Big Sur ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pastry cook in the United States is $18.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are pastry cooks?

Pastry cooks are culinary professionals who specialize in preparing baked goods and desserts such as pastries, cakes, cookies, and tarts. They work in various establishments including bakeries, restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. Pastry cooks use a combination of technical baking skills and creativity to produce visually appealing and delicious sweets. Their responsibilities often include measuring ingredients, mixing doughs and batters, baking, decorating, and ensuring food safety standards are met.

What are some common challenges faced by pastry cooks in a busy bakery or restaurant kitchen?

Pastry cooks often work under tight deadlines, especially during peak service hours, which requires strong time management and the ability to multitask effectively. Maintaining consistency in texture, flavor, and presentation is also a challenge, as pastries often require precise measurements and techniques. Additionally, pastry cooks must frequently adapt to last-minute menu changes or special requests, working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure a smooth workflow. Staying organized and maintaining a clean work environment are essential to meet food safety standards and produce high-quality desserts.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pastry Cook, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pastry Cook, you need a solid understanding of baking techniques, ingredient functions, and food safety, usually supported by culinary training or relevant experience. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, digital scales, and recipe management systems is important. Creativity, attention to detail, and strong time management are essential soft skills for excelling in this role. These skills ensure consistent, high-quality pastry production and efficient workflow in a busy kitchen environment.

What Is a Pastry Cook?

A pastry cook, similar to a pastry chef or pastry artist, prepares cakes, breads, or other pastries. Their job is baking for a client, bakery, restaurant, or retail store. Job duties include following, modifying, and creating recipes, ordering necessary supplies and ingredients, baking cakes and pastries, and decorating baked goods. You need good math skills for measuring ingredients and modifying recipes, and excellent baking skills to succeed in this career. A pastry cook may work independently or as part of a team, so good communication skills are also important.

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Pastry Cook

Tavistock Restaurant Collection

Boston, MA • On-site

$19 - $23.25/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Pastry Cook is responsible for delivering and preparing fantastic bread and dessert items in a timely manner ensuring great guest satisfaction.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

  • The Pastry Cook will prepare and execute pastries using recipe instructions, proper portioning methods, pastry techniques and standards to fulfill our guest's orders.
  • The pastry-cook will respond to the Chef/Manager on duty.
  • The Pastry Cook will maintain a clean and organized work station while preparing desserts for our guests.
  • Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching.
  • Able to bend at the waist and lift items up to 50 lbs. to waist level.
  • Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 80 pounds frequently.
  • Able to remain standing and active for a 6-8-hour shift.
  • Able to safely use cleaning agents.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Adaptability & Flexibility - Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
  • Attention to Detail - Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
  • Communication - Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
  • Confidence - A matured and justified self-belief in one's ability to do the job, and the conveyance of that behalf
  • Customer Focus - Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the services offered by TRC; provides excellent customer service to both guests and team members
  • Initiative - Recognizes situations that warrant initiative and moves forward without hesitation; reasonably resolves issues, problems, or situations
  • Problem Solving - Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
  • Teamwork - Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables

Benefits:

401(k), Dental insurance, Employee discount, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, Referral program, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

Requirements

Qualified candidates will possess at least two years prior baking/pastry experience with creativity and passion for the culinary arts. Applicants should demonstrate a willingness to learn and dedication to food, technique, and hospitality. This will be inspired by fine dining -so your commitment to professionalism is essential.

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