Pastry Cook (Service) - Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate desserts according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Execute service efficiently while maintaining consistency and quality.
• Set up and maintain pastry mise en place for daily service.
• Aid in preparation of pastries, cakes, tarts, cookies, and specialty desserts.
• Maintain product quality and freshness throughout service.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service operations.
• Prepare salads, cold appetizers, fruit plates, and other cold preparations.
• Maintain mise en place and station organization throughout service.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and rotation of products.
• Follow recipes and plating specifications accurately.
• Support other culinary stations as business needs require.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of pastry or culinary experience in a restaurant, hotel, bakery, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience working service in a high-volume environment preferred.
• Knowledge of pastry techniques, dessert plating, and garde manger preparation.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.

Skills

• Ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to maintain station organization.
• Ability to monitor product quality.
• Ability to assist with various culinary stations.
• Ability to support kitchen team.
• Ability to adapt to business needs.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to endure varied kitchen conditions.

Pay

Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k
• Dining Discounts

The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.