Pastry Cook 1, Target Field

Delaware North Sportservice is a leading hospitality and food service company that has been serving the Minnesota Twins and fans at Target Field since 2010. Target Field is a premier 39,504-seat venue located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for its vibrant atmosphere and fan-focused experiences. Delaware North operates concessions, premium dining, and retail services within the stadium, delivering a variety of delicious and high-quality food and beverage options to guests. These offerings include chef-attended action stations, a carving station, and popular "Taste of the Ballpark" fan favorites, ensuring all visitors enjoy their time with great food and exceptional service.

Delaware North stands out as a family-owned company with over 100 years of legacy in the hospitality industry. With global operations spanning restaurants, hotels, casinos, sports arenas, national parks, and retail outlets, Delaware North offers employees unique opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The company's commitment to its team members includes fostering a positive work environment, providing training and development, and supporting work-life balance.

The role of Pastry Cook 1 at Target Field is a seasonal, hourly position with a competitive pay rate of $19.50 per hour. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about baking and pastry arts who thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments. As a Pastry Cook 1, you will be responsible for preparing fresh, high-quality pastries and baked goods that meet established standards and delight guests. Your work will be central to creating memorable culinary experiences that contribute to the overall enjoyment of visitors at the ballpark.

In this position, you will follow specific recipes and portion sizes, ensuring consistency and quality in every product you create. You will maintain clean, organized, and sanitized workstations, and proficiently use kitchen equipment such as knives, slicers, pots, steamers, and ovens to prepare various baked goods. Attention to detail is crucial, as you will be responsible for maintaining proper baking temperatures and the correct storage of food items to ensure safety and freshness.

The Pastry Cook 1 will perform essential opening, closing, and side work duties in accordance with established guidelines. This role requires a team player with basic math skills to accurately follow recipes and measurements. You must be capable of working flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet the demands of the ballpark’s schedule. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and remain standing throughout your entire shift while engaging in repetitive motions such as walking, bending, and reaching.

The opportunity to join Delaware North means becoming part of a global organization that values diversity and inclusion. The company is an equal opportunity employer that champions respect and fair treatment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Delaware North’s comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid vacation and holidays, parental leave, employee assistance programs, tuition, and certification reimbursement, and more.

Working at Delaware North Sportservice at Target Field offers a unique chance to be part of a team that brings great times to great places. Whether you are passionate about hospitality, sports, or culinary arts, this position provides a rewarding environment where your skills and enthusiasm will be valued. Join us and discover a world of sweet delights that bring smiles to guests’ faces and create cherished memories at every event.