Pastry Cook

About Zingaro

Italians are storytellers, and every great story is fueled by adventure. Zingaro—the traveler, the wanderer, the free spirit—is the perfect name to capture the essence of a restaurant that takes your guests on a journey across Italy, one dish at a time. A menu inspired by the roads less traveled, from the smoky flavors of Sicily to the earthy truffles of Umbria, to the rich, buttery pastas of Emilia-Romagna. Zingaro is about tasting it all, embracing the diverse, vibrant, and bold flavors that make Italy a culinary treasure. This name is more than a nod to the gypsy spirit—it’s a celebration of culinary wanderlust, where each dish tells a tale of tradition and innovation. Just as the Zingaro roams freely, our restaurant invites you to embark on a sensory journey that captures the essence of Italy’s diverse regions. Come for the vibe, stay for the food!

Position: Pastry Cook

• Provide genuine, high-quality hospitality in a timely manner
• Ensure guests feel welcome, valued, and cared for
• Prepare a variety of pastry and food items, including desserts, appetizers, side dishes, and select entrée components
• Assume full responsibility for the quality and consistency of all products served
• Follow standard portion sizes, recipes, cooking methods, and quality standards
• Maintain adequate stock levels at assigned stations to ensure smooth service
• Keep workstations clean and sanitary, including tables, ovens, fryers, ranges, and refrigeration equipment
• Follow proper plate presentation and garnish standards
• Handle, store, label, and rotate products according to food safety guidelines
• Assist with food preparation during off-peak periods as needed
• Properly close kitchen stations and complete all closing checklists
• Support team members in kitchen closing procedures
• Adhere to all company safety, sanitation, and health policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Passion for food and delivering an exceptional dining experience
• Positive, energetic, and team-oriented attitude
• Previous experience in kitchen preparation and/or cooking preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly with managers and team members
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 20+ pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 9 hours)