Title Lead Pastry Cook | Full-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.00 - $30.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
Paid Time Off
vacation days
sick days
Holidays
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG has rapidly grown to manage an impressive portfolio comprising seven world-class venues across four continents. Their expertise spans across venue development, management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales, making them a forefront innovator in the live entertainment industry. The company services some of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, highlighting their commitment to offering unparalleled experiences that resonate globally.
At the heart of this vibrant organization stands the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, located in Los Angeles, California. The museum is an architectural and cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the art of storytelling through various mediums, including film, painting, photography, and digital art. This unique focus creates a dynamic environment where creative passion meets the art of hospitality.
The Lead Pastry Cook role at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a pivotal culinary position responsible for leading the daily production and presentation of bakery and dessert items. This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $24.00 to $30.00, reflecting the highly skilled nature of the role. The Lead Pastry Cook will oversee the making of high-quality pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods for the museum’s café, restaurant, catering efforts, and special events. This position requires hands-on leadership in the pastry kitchen to ensure consistency in both taste and presentation, aligning with the museum's commitment to excellence in guest experiences.
Not only is the Lead Pastry Cook expected to maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards, but they are also entrusted with mentoring and training pastry team members. By fostering a collaborative and professional kitchen environment, the role contributes to operational efficiency and the overall success of the culinary team. A creative spirit combined with technical baking expertise will be crucial to assisting with seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and specialty dessert features, ensuring that the museum’s guests enjoy innovative and memorable dining experiences.
Oak View Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. Paid time off covering vacation days, sick leave, and holidays also supports a healthy work-life balance. The position remains open until October 23, 2026, providing ample opportunity for interested candidates to join this esteemed establishment and contribute to a world-class entertainment and cultural institution.
At the heart of this vibrant organization stands the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, located in Los Angeles, California. The museum is an architectural and cultural landmark dedicated to showcasing the art of storytelling through various mediums, including film, painting, photography, and digital art. This unique focus creates a dynamic environment where creative passion meets the art of hospitality.
The Lead Pastry Cook role at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is a pivotal culinary position responsible for leading the daily production and presentation of bakery and dessert items. This full-time position offers an hourly wage ranging from $24.00 to $30.00, reflecting the highly skilled nature of the role. The Lead Pastry Cook will oversee the making of high-quality pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods for the museum’s café, restaurant, catering efforts, and special events. This position requires hands-on leadership in the pastry kitchen to ensure consistency in both taste and presentation, aligning with the museum's commitment to excellence in guest experiences.
Not only is the Lead Pastry Cook expected to maintain exceptional food safety and sanitation standards, but they are also entrusted with mentoring and training pastry team members. By fostering a collaborative and professional kitchen environment, the role contributes to operational efficiency and the overall success of the culinary team. A creative spirit combined with technical baking expertise will be crucial to assisting with seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and specialty dessert features, ensuring that the museum’s guests enjoy innovative and memorable dining experiences.
Oak View Group offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. Paid time off covering vacation days, sick leave, and holidays also supports a healthy work-life balance. The position remains open until October 23, 2026, providing ample opportunity for interested candidates to join this esteemed establishment and contribute to a world-class entertainment and cultural institution.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2-3 years of pastry or baking experience
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- Food Handler Certification required or obtain within timeframe
- Ability to read and scale recipes
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to lead a team
- Ability to multitask
- Knowledge of inventory management
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Comfortable working in hot kitchen environments
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Formal pastry or culinary education preferred
- 2-3 years of pastry or baking experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, private club, or similar hospitality environment
- Previous leadership or lead pastry cook experience preferred
- Knowledge of pastry techniques, baking fundamentals, and dessert presentation
- Food Handler Certification required or ability to obtain within the designated timeframe
- Strong understanding of baking and pastry techniques
- Ability to read and scale recipes accurately
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail with a passion for quality and presentation
- Ability to lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced kitchen
- Ability to multitask and prioritize production schedules
- Basic knowledge of inventory management and food cost control
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects
- Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive hand motions
- Must be comfortable working in hot kitchen environments and around commercial baking equipment
Job Duties
- Prepare and bake a variety of pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, desserts, viennoiserie, and specialty baked goods according to standardized recipes and presentation standards
- Decorate and finish pastries and desserts with precision and attention to detail
- Ensure consistent quality, taste, appearance, and portioning of all pastry items
- Assist with seasonal menu changes, holiday offerings, and specialty dessert features
- Support production for cafe, restaurant, catering, banquets, and special events
- Lead daily pastry production and assign tasks to pastry team members
- Train and mentor Pastry Cooks and Bakers on recipes, techniques, and quality standards
- Monitor productivity and provide coaching to ensure efficient operations
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen environment
- Serve as the lead pastry team member in the absence of the Sous Chef or Executive Chef
- Assist with daily production planning to ensure products are prepared on schedule
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to culinary leadership
- Minimize food waste while maintaining appropriate production levels
- Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating ingredients using FIFO procedures
- Maintain compliance with all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
- Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and handling of ingredients and finished products
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pastry kitchen and workstations
- Safely operate bakery and pastry equipment, including mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and other specialty equipment
- Inspect finished products to ensure they meet established quality and presentation standards
- Maintain consistency across all pastry offerings
- Support continuous improvement by recommending new techniques, recipes, and efficiencies
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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