Pastry Cook

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $19.50
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Work Schedule

Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
benefits package
Dynamic and growing hospitality team
Fast-paced work environment

Job Description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) is a renowned company in the hospitality industry, founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer. IRHG is known for its family-oriented, lifestyle-driven approach to hospitality, emphasizing that true success begins by taking care of its employees so that they can, in turn, take excellent care of guests. With over 30 locations and a strong commitment to internal growth opportunities, the company offers a supportive, engaging work environment and a dynamic career path for passionate hospitality professionals. IRHG stands out for fostering an environment where its people come first, aiming to revolutionize the hospitality industry by nurturing talent and creating a culture of respect, care, and teamwork.

As a Pastry Cook with The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, you will join a creative and passionate culinary team focused on delivering exquisite dessert experiences that delight guests. This role is perfect for individuals with a deep passion for baking, from expertly crafted soufflés to perfect Southern biscuits, who are eager to enhance their skills and grow professionally under the mentorship of a seasoned Pastry Chef. The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking all dessert and baked goods according to standardized recipes, adhering to quality and portion control standards, and maintaining a clean and sanitary station at all times. This position offers you a unique chance to learn on the job, refine your craft, and contribute to a fast-paced and rewarding kitchen environment.

Joining IRHG as a Pastry Cook means becoming part of a vibrant team that values positive energy, teamwork, and effective communication. The role requires a flexible schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, and demands physical stamina to stand and walk for extended periods, with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting. The position encourages team collaboration, where you'll assist fellow support staff and promptly report any shortages, equipment issues, or food quality concerns to the Pastry Chef or Executive Chef.

The company provides competitive salary packages and numerous benefits, fostering a workplace that supports both personal and professional growth. Working at IRHG is more than a job; it is an invitation to join a family dedicated to changing the hospitality industry forever, with heart and determination. The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is also an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. This role is an opportunity for someone ready to embark on a fulfilling career path where their pastry skills and passion for hospitality can flourish.

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of one year experience in a pastry kitchen, preparing and cooking
  • Positive energy, ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
  • Must be able to speak, read and understand basic baking and cooking directions
  • Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
  • Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
  • Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum of one year experience in a pastry kitchen, preparing and cooking
  • Positive energy, readiness to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
  • Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
  • Must be able to speak, read and understand basic baking and cooking directions
  • Flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • Prepare all dessert and baked good items on the menu using our Standard Recipe Card for preparation of all products
  • Adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty
  • Complete a Daily Prep List and Closing Checklist for each shift for assigned duties while maintaining a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all DHEC regulations
  • Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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