Pastry Cook Job at The Mather, Evanston, IL

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  • The Mather
  • Evanston, IL

Job Description

We’re looking for a  Pastry Cook who brings creativity, precision, and heart to every dessert. In this role, you’ll prepare high-quality baked goods and pastries that delight residents, guests, and staff—while working in a supportive, team-oriented kitchen.

This is a full-time, hourly position with a required shift of 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Availability on weekdays, weekends, and holidays is required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Required:

  • Prepare fresh, high-quality baked goods, desserts, and pastries according to daily production schedules and cycle menus.
  • Follow safe food handling and sanitation practices in line with HACCP standards.
  • Portion and pre-cut baked items to ensure consistency and quality.
  • Support catering and special events with timely, professional preparation and presentation.
  • Monitor inventory and menu cycles to ensure all ingredients are available for production.
  • Lead early morning bakery production with efficiency and attention to detail.
  • Ensure all desserts are visually appealing, garnished, and beautifully presented.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

  • 1-3+ years previous baking experience, basic knowledge and understanding of baking techniques. 
  • Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, residents and guests and to follow standardized recipes. 
  • Able to operate job related kitchen equipment and tools 
  • Current sanitation certification. 

Preferred:

  • Formal culinary training. 
  • English language proficiency.
Team members are eligible for:
    • A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
    • A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
    • Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
    • Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc. 

    Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

    • Medical, dental, and vision plans
    • Paid Parental Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
    • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
    • Extended illness benefits
    • Employee wellness programs
    • Short- and long-term disability insurance
    • Life insurance - free to all team members 

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Temporary work, Shift work, Weekend work, Early shift, Weekday work,

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