WHAT’S THE JOB?
The Pastry Cook will support approximately 1000 guests per day and is expected to scale rapidly to service 4,000+ guests per day. The position Pastry Cook plays is a critical role in maintaining product consistency and availability as our operations grow.
This position is safety sensitive and requires drug, alcohol, and fit to work testing as well as a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
YOUR WORK WILL INCLUDE:
- Full responsibility for daily bakery and pastry production, including bread, desserts, and baked goods prepared both par baked and from scratch ingredients.
- Preparing and baking goods from scratch in accordance with approved recipes and menu
- Supervising night‑shift employees, providing mentorship, guidance, and on‑the‑job training
- Creating and following bakery and dessert menus to ensure quality, consistency, and production efficiency
- Restocking pastry and bakery shelves to maintain a sufficient, fresh, and visually appealing supply of baked goods
- Ensuring baked goods meet client quality standards and contractual requirements
- Supporting special dietary needs, including allergen‑aware and modified recipes as required
- Identifying areas for operational improvement within the bakery and overall food service operation
- Ensuring compliance with all Food Safe Handlers requirements, HACCP and PCHF principles
- Maintaining cleanliness through regular cleaning, washing, and sanitizing of equipment and work areas
- Monitoring product rotation, labelling, and storage to maintain freshness and food safety
- Collaborating with culinary leadership to align bakery output with service volumes and guest demand well looking at improvement of cost-effective menu without compromising the quality or production quotas required.
- Other duties as assigned
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
- Collaboration with experienced operations and service delivery teams.
- A remote work location established at a Dexterra facility
- A team focused on safety, service quality, and operational execution.
- Whereas other companies are downsizing, we are growing!
- Comprehensive U.S. health and welfare benefits are available through employee-paid or employee-contributory plans, with enrollment options based on individual and family coverage needs
- 401K Plan – Offered with automatic Enrollment and discretionary Company matching contribution
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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
- Culinary/pastry degree or certification preferred but not required
- Valid Food Handler Card through an ASNI-accredited Provider
- Minimum 4 years of professional Pastry experience in a hotel, institutional, remote lodging, or similar high‑volume environment
- Proven experience preparing baked goods for guest volumes of 1000 to 1500
- Physically able to stand for extended periods and lift to 35 pounds
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and cleanliness
Dexterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.