Position: Pastry Line Cook
About: Blue Plate Catering, a staple in Chicago’s catering industry, creates extraordinary experiences through high-quality pastries and desserts for exceptional events. They value precision, creativity, and attention to detail to ensure guest satisfaction and lasting impressions.
Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; formal culinary or pastry training is a plus. Minimum of one (1) year of professional pastry or baking experience in a high-volume kitchen, bakery, or catering environment. Strong knowledge of fundamental pastry techniques, recipe scaling, portioning, and working with various doughs, batters, and fillings preferred. Ability to follow detailed recipes and maintain consistency in texture, flavor, and presentation. Completion of City of Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager certification preferred, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Benefits: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off (PTO) with sick leave, commuter benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), free meals, pet insurance, wellness rewards, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), resources for work-life balance
