Pastry Cook

2 years

Pastry Cook Join Our Creative Team!

Do you love baking delicious pastries, thrive in a vibrant environment, and dream of working alongside a talented team that encourages creativity? Scratchboard Kitchen is looking for a passionate Pastry Cook to craft our beloved pop tarts, biscuits, muffins, cookies, and more!

At Scratchboard Kitchen, you'll work with fresh ingredients, detailed recipes, and collaborate with our Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to create baked goods our guests rave about. Bring your ideas, enthusiasm, and positive energy to a supportive environment where you'll grow, learn, and contribute directly to our success.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow prep lists and detailed instructions from our Executive Chef or Sous Chefs.

• Expertly prepare our signature pastries: pop tarts, biscuits, muffins, cookies, and more.

• Adhere to recipes and uphold our high-quality standards consistently.

• Keep your station organized, clean, and compliant with all health and safety requirements.

• Embrace constructive feedback as an opportunity to learn and grow.

• Share your creative pastry ideas and contribute to menu development.

• Bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm every day!

Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills

• Basic pastry and culinary knowledge

• An eagerness to improve every day

• Proactive, motivated, and excited to collaborate

• Team-focused mindset

• Creative and inspired thinking is a huge plus!

Compensation:

• Hourly: $18 - $21/hour, based on experience

• Benefits: Health insurance, optional vision & dental insurance, daily family meal, dining discounts

Physical Demands:

This role includes seeing, hearing, speaking, reaching, frequent lifting (up to 25 pounds), occasional lifting (up to 50 pounds), standing for 48 hours, bending, and moving intermittently during shifts. These requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodations.

ABOUT SCRATCHBOARD KITCHEN

Who We Are We are an upscale casual restaurant in downtown Arlington Heights serving scratch-made breakfast, lunch, and dinner along with fresh coffee, juice, and a curated bar program.

Our Vibe We are warm, welcoming, and community-focused. Our space is cozy and stylish, perfect for friends and family to enjoy great food together.

Our Mission We want every guest to feel at home here. From the warm welcome to the last bite, we aim to go above and beyond to create a memorable dining experience.

Compensation: Hourly ($18.00 - $21.00)

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Baking Bread

Ability to Follow Detailed Instructions

Cake Decorating

Attention to Health and Safety Standards

Organizational Skills

Cake Making

Attention to Health and Safety Requirements

Chocolate Work

Willingness to Accept and Learn From Feedback

Adaptability in a Fast Paced Environment

Dough Making

Creativity in Menu Development

Portioning

Positive Attitude

Food Safety Knowledge

Enthusiasm for Baking

Skill in Preparing a Variety of Baked Goods

Safety Procedures Knowledge

Collaboration With Kitchen Staff

Food Handler Certification

Adaptability to a Fast Paced Environment

Basic Knife Skills

Physical Stamina for Standing and Lifting

Gluten Free Cooking

Commitment to High Quality Standards

Cleaning / Sanitation

Ability to Work With Fresh Ingredients

Plating and Presentation

Desire for Personal and Professional Growth

Pastry Making

Customer Service Orientation

Petits Fours Making

Team Collaboration

ServSafe Certified

Time Management

Vegan / Vegetarian Cooking

Croissant

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