Pastry Cook

  • Rivers Casino
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
  • Full Time

WALK-IN WEDNESDAY

Interview on the spot!

Every Wednesday from 12 PM - 2 PM

2500 E. Devon Ave | Des Plaines , IL 60018

Free Parking / Free Shuttle from the Rosemont Blue Line Station

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Measures and mixes ingredients, using electric mixer or beats and stirs ingredients by hand.
  • Shapes dough for cookies, pies, and fancy pastries.
  • Places shaped dough portions in greased or floured pans and inserts them in oven.
  • Prepares and cooks ingredients for pie fillings, puddings, custards, or other desserts. Mixes ingredients to make icings.
  • Decorates cakes, pastries and other creative desserts.
  • Ability to follow production planning sheets.
  • Wash and clean all utensils, preparation equipment and counters required for production in the kitchen area in accordance with industry standards for proper kitchen sanitation.
  • Operate kitchen utensils and/or equipment used for weighing, measuring, mixing, washing,
  • peeling, cutting, grinding, stirring, straining, slicing, assembling and kneading of food
  • products.
  • Breaking down and storing of daily food and supply deliveries.
  • Ensures proper FIFO procedures are followed when storing daily deliveries.
  • All other job duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

  • One (1) to Two (2) years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Illinois Food Handler Certification required.

Skills:

  • Ability to communicate with Team members and guests.
  • Ability to successfully fulfill the pre-employment process.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts and days of the week including holidays.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
  • Frequent walking, standing, kneeling, bending, twisting, reaching, & lifting.

Perks that Work!

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • 401K – 4% match to 5% Team Member Contribution
  • $1 Daily Meals
  • Earn up to 18 Days of Paid Time Off Your First Year
  • Free Shuttle from Rosemont’s Blue Line Station
  • Free Parking On-Site
  • Rivers Casino Scholarship Program for Team Members and their Children/Grandchildren
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fitness/Gym Reimbursement
  • Community Volunteer Opportunities
  • Leadership Training & Career Advancement Programs
  • Team Member Exclusive Discounts
Job ID: 485267261
Originally Posted on: 7/15/2025

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