Pastry Cook

PASTRY COOK

Full time / Venice Beach

The Butcher’s Daughter is seeking a  skilled and creative Pastry Cook  to join our plant-forward culinary team. We are looking for individuals with experience in a professional pastry or baking environment , who are passionate about scratch-made desserts, laminated doughs, vegan or gluten-free pastry work, and maintaining the integrity of our seasonal, ingredient-driven menu.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, collaborative kitchen known for its creativity, pace, and supportive work culture.

If you're excited to grow in a healthy, plant-forward workplace, please send us your resume or apply.

This position is for you if you have :

A strong teamwork mentality

A positive, curious, and continually learning attitude

Experience in pastry production, baking, or dessert plating (preferred)

A current Food Handlers Card (optional)

• Work diligently and quickly without supervision

Organized, clean, and detail-oriented work habits

A passion for plant-based or health-conscious baking (a plus!)

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality pastry items according to standardized recipes, production schedules, and plating guidelines

Produce baked goods, desserts, doughs, batters, fillings, and sauces with consistency and accuracy

Ensure all pastry items are fresh, properly stored, and visually appealing

Taste all prepared items to ensure quality and flavor standards

Follow established recipes correctly

Maintain accurate records and assist with production logs when needed

Clean and sanitize pastry workspaces, equipment, and storage areas at all times

Properly store or discard extra product following safe food-handling guidelines

Maintain organized refrigeration, freezer, and dry storage areas

Operate and maintain pastry equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and smallwares

Assist with ordering, receiving, and inventory as needed

Report maintenance issues or equipment malfunctions to a supervisor immediately

Attend kitchen meetings, trainings, and safety sessions

Maintain positive working relationships across the BOH / FOH team

Follow all safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a clean, safe kitchen

Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits of Working with The Butcher’s Daughter

We offer competitive benefits for both full-time & part time employees including :

Medical, Dental, Vision (Full-time only)

Health & Wellness Programs

Family & Staff Meal Discounts

Discounts in The Butcher’s Marketplace

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Butcher’s Daughter is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, veteran status, disability, history of disability, or perceived disability.