Commis Pastry Chef Jobs
Commis Pastry Chef jobs are open across hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and catering companies, from entry-level to junior sous-level, with specializations in viennoiserie, chocolate work, and plated desserts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Zinnia Health offers substance use, mental health, and trauma-based treatment programs for adults and veterans. We are a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!
- Competitive Pay
- Career Development
- Competitive Benefits & 401k
- Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day
Position Summary:
Responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
Schedule / Hours/Location:
Part Time
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location will encompass at times Exeter, RI, with main location being in Pawtucket, RI
Tasks / Responsibilities (To include, but not limited to):
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.
- Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.
- Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.
- Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.
- Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer
- Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies
- Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
- Labels all food items with an expiration date and an opening date
- Ensure no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.
- Grocery shopping
- Create a desirable work environment
- Able to maintain a team and client care focused work environment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety
- Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.
- Able to make food accommodations as necessary
- Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
- Able monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed
- Able to effectively shop for grocery items
- Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Able to work independently.
- Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.
- Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.
- Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Environmental/Physical Requirements:
- Kitchen Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in kitchen environment. Typically requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases.
Minimum of 3 years of lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders for self, family member, or loved one, and the ability to appropriately share experience with clients. Someone who views clients’ needs with a high priority and who would be a strong advocate for them with other treatment providers. Someone who espouses a strong desire to help others.
Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s manager/supervisor related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Zinnia Health reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to modify or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Zinnia Health shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by the law.
Zinnia Health offers substance use, mental health, and trauma-based treatment programs for adults and veterans. We are a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!
- Competitive Pay
- Career Development
- Competitive Benefits & 401k
- Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day
Position Summary:
Responsible for kitchen functions, including but not limited to food purchasing, receiving, preparation and maintenance of quality standards, safety, sanitation and cleanliness.
Schedule / Hours/Location:
Part Time
Saturday & Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location will encompass at times Exeter, RI, with main location being in Pawtucket, RI
Tasks / Responsibilities (To include, but not limited to):
- Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the cooking and serving standards.
- Consistently monitoring the temperature of hot food as well as ensuring that cold food is stored according to standards.
- Ensure guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and kept in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the preventative maintenance programs.
- Maintains an orderly, sanitary and safe kitchen environment.
- Maintains temperature logs for the refrigerator and freezer
- Maintain allergy listings for any new food allergies
- Prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
- Labels all food items with an expiration date and an opening date
- Ensure no food is expired. Provide daily checks for expired food.
- Grocery shopping
- Create a desirable work environment
- Able to maintain a team and client care focused work environment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Possess strong organizational and decision-making skills.
- Maintain food and kitchen cleanliness and safety
- Able to provide guest service standards and efficient operations.
- Able to maintain an orderly, sanitary, and safe kitchen environment.
- Able to make food accommodations as necessary
- Able to prepare appropriate and nutritious menus
- Able monitor all food, food labeling, and dispose of food as needed
- Able to effectively shop for grocery items
- Maintain state and federal regulations concerning kitchen and food safety oversight.
- Demonstrates strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Able to work independently.
- Communicate effectively (both written and verbal) with clients and colleagues.
- Organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasker, adaptable, positive.
- Proficient computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Environmental/Physical Requirements:
- Kitchen Requirements – Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in kitchen environment. Typically requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases.
Minimum of 3 years of lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders for self, family member, or loved one, and the ability to appropriately share experience with clients. Someone who views clients’ needs with a high priority and who would be a strong advocate for them with other treatment providers. Someone who espouses a strong desire to help others.
Preferred Experience/ Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of 1 years of experience in varied kitchen positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and expediter.
- Work well in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s manager/supervisor related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Zinnia Health reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to modify or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Zinnia Health shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by the law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in commis pastry chef jobs.
- Formal culinary training or completion of a pastry arts program
- Hands-on experience with laminated dough and viennoiserie production
- Proficiency in chocolate tempering and confectionery techniques
- Knowledge of food safety standards and ServSafe certification
- Ability to work early morning shifts and high-volume service periods
- Familiarity with scaling recipes and operating commercial pastry equipment
Tips for Your Commis Pastry Chef Job Search
Tailor your resume to production volume
Pastry kitchens care about output capacity. List the covers or batch sizes you've handled, the equipment you've operated, and whether you worked à la carte, banquet, or production-line service. Generic kitchen experience reads as filler without those specifics.
Build a focused portfolio of finished work
Hiring chefs scroll quickly. Show three to five clean photos of your best plated desserts, laminated doughs, or showpieces with brief notes on technique. Poor lighting or cluttered backgrounds undercut even strong work, so photograph against a neutral surface.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists commis pastry chef openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by establishment type before applying
A luxury hotel pastry kitchen, an artisan bakery, and a restaurant group each expect a different skill emphasis. Read the posting carefully for mentions of bread programs, chocolate work, or high-volume dessert production so you apply only where your strengths align.
Prepare a skills demonstration for the stage
Most commis pastry chef interviews include a working trial. Know which three to five preparations you can execute confidently under unfamiliar conditions. Bring your own knife roll and confirm in advance whether the stage is paid or observational.
Follow up with a technique-specific thank-you
Reference a specific recipe, piece of equipment, or pastry style you discussed during the interview. A message that names something concrete shows genuine attention and distinguishes you from candidates who send a boilerplate note.
Commis Pastry Chef Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most commis pastry chefs?
The most active employers for commis pastry chefs right now are Kahler Hospitality, Accor, and Aramark, and the most openings are in Florida, Ohio, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups and large restaurant companies tend to post the most consistently throughout the year.
How many commis pastry chef jobs are remote?
About 0% of commis pastry chef openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how production-heavy the role is. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include recipe development consulting, food styling for editorial projects, and virtual pastry instruction rather than kitchen production roles.
How do you become a commis pastry chef?
Start by completing a culinary or pastry arts program at a vocational school or culinary institute, which builds foundational technique in doughs, creams, and confectionery. Follow that with an internship or apprenticeship in a working pastry kitchen. Build a portfolio of finished work, earn a food handler certification, and apply to entry-level commis openings at hotels, restaurants, or artisan bakeries.
Can you get hired as a commis pastry chef with little experience?
Yes, employers do hire candidates with limited professional experience when they demonstrate strong foundational technique and a willingness to learn. A pastry school certificate, a home baking portfolio with clean photos, and any unpaid stage or volunteer kitchen work all carry weight. Applying to hotel group programs or large bakery chains is often more productive than smaller independent kitchens, which typically prefer candidates who need less supervision.
What does the commis pastry chef interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial phone or video screening with a sous chef or HR contact, followed by an in-person or on-site interview with the head pastry chef. Candidates are frequently asked to complete a working stage lasting a few hours, during which they demonstrate knife skills, mise en place habits, and a prepared recipe. References from previous kitchen supervisors are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to commis pastry chef jobs?
You can find and apply to commis pastry chef jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your skills and experience, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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