Pastry Cook

Dessert/Pastry Prep and FinisherAs a Dessert/Pastry Prep and Finisher, you'll help create the sweet moments our guests look forward to—preparing, baking, and finishing our signature desserts with care. You'll follow recipes with speed, efficiency, and attention to detail, ensuring every dessert is made perfectly. You'll bake and beautifully plate our key lime pie, beignets, cookies, and more, taking pride in delivering the quality that elevates every guest's experience.Why Join Our TeamSteady hours, flexible lifeHigh-volume restaurant with consistent hoursFlexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your lifeFaster pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)Discounted shift meals and 25% discount when dining with friends and familyBenefits that have your backPaid vacation and sick timeMedical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage optionsMedical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay periodVirtual care and no cost online mental health servicesGrow with usWorld class training designed to support your personal and professional growthCareer advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from withinNo cost GED or associate degree programsPerks, recognition & communityPerks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savingsEmployee recognition and appreciation awardsHELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matterOpportunities to give back through community and charity eventsJoin an award-winning company, including:Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)Great Place to Work® CertifiedWhat You'll DoPrepare, bake, and plate desserts in a fast paced, high volume restaurantFollow prep lists and complete tasks with a sense of urgencyRead and follow recipes using precise measurements, weights, and portioningSafely operate mixers, ovens, fryers, and other kitchen equipmentFinish and garnish desserts with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detailCraft specialty coffee and espresso beverages using an espresso machineSupport opening and closing procedures including station setup and breakdownMaintain cleanliness and organization of work areasApply FIFO (First In, First Out) for labeling, dating, rotating, and storing ingredientsAccurately follow instructions while upholding food safety and food handling standards, with awareness of food allergiesSupport teamwork through clear and effective communicationYour BackgroundPrior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferredFamiliarity with kitchen tools, equipment, prepping, or baking, a plusKnowledge of food safety and sanitation standardsAbility to multitask and work well under pressureReliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitudeDependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethicPassionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team cultureAbility to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twistMust be at least 18 years oldWho We Are:Inspired by Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna, we're known for our in-house bakery, upscale casual hospitality and fresh-from-scratch menu, but we're most proud of being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2014. With 47,500 staff members across more than 300 restaurants – including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant concepts – our people-centered culture offers something for everyone.We are an E-Verify and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Grand Lux Cafe offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.