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Pastry Cook jobs are open across hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and catering companies, from entry-level prep roles to lead and executive pastry positions, with specializations in artisan breads, chocolate work, and plated desserts. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Primary responsibility for the daily pastry operations of the kitchen line. Responsibilities include production and preparation of all menu items by adhering to food sanitation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare orders to guests specifications, with special attention to allergens and notes on orders.
- Proofing, baking, and decorating cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and Viennoiseries.
- Manage different volume batch baking and pastry specific production.
- Assists with training of pastry culinary staff.
- Receives and checks in purchased items to ensure accuracy, quality and quantity.
- Transports supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Cleans kitchen equipment.
- Reorganizes work area in preparation for the next shift.
- Leads and directs work of pastry culinary staff in the absence of salaried Chef staff.
- Complies with company, local, state, and national regulations pertaining to food quality, cleanliness and sanitation standards, and safety.
- Completes any and all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2-3 years related experience in a high-volume, high energy, pastry environment.
- Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food, safety, and sanitation.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
- The employee frequently is required to operate and use kitchen station tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, and management.
- The employee must move up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced in Chocolatiering, Sugar Artistry, and/or bread making.
- Food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
We are inspired by connections. We build genuine, authentic relationships with our guests, our employees and our partners, and provide memorable moments, exceptional experiences and operational excellence. Our team exemplifies these company cornerstones of being “All-In”:
- Mentorship
- Empowerment
- Respect
- Coaching
- Accountability
- Trust
Being 100% all-in is much easier than being 99.9% or less. Once you make a 100% commitment, there are no exceptions. It's a done deal. You never have to think about it again. Ultimately, your 100% commitment will determine your progress and happiness within our company.
We exist to create exceptional experiences by trusting and empowering one another, taking ownership of our work, and treating every person with respect. Through high standards, thoughtful use of resources, and a commitment to delivering results, we make our teams stronger, our guests happier, and our company better every day.
About The Saint Paul Hotel
The Saint Paul Hotel is regarded as one of the country’s premier hotels. Pairing history (and infamy) with style, sophistication and comfort, the Saint Paul hotel is known for exceptional hospitality and memorable, elegant experiences.
The Saint Paul Hotel is operated by Morrissey Hospitality, which is composed of nearly two dozen unique restaurant, hotel and event concepts. You are not just getting another job when you join the Morrissey team. You are becoming a part of our team — a team that works through challenges together, supports and encourages one another, lifts their communities and prides themselves on exceptional experiences and genuine hospitality.
Morrissey Hospitality offers our employees exceptional work environments, generous pay and benefits, and opportunities for education, training, and advancement. We are only as strong as our people, which is why we help you achieve your very best — at work, in your career and in your life.
For more information on our career opportunities, visit us at Careers/Jobs | Morrissey Hospitality
Union Position Benefits (working 20+hours per week):
- Health and Welfare; Pension
- PTO after 90 days of service
- Worker’s Compensation
- Military Leave; Voting Leave; Bereavement Leave; School Leave
- Jury Duty; Witness Duty
- Family Medical Leave (FMLA); Personal Leave (LOA), MN Paid leave (PFML)
Primary responsibility for the daily pastry operations of the kitchen line. Responsibilities include production and preparation of all menu items by adhering to food sanitation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare orders to guests specifications, with special attention to allergens and notes on orders.
- Proofing, baking, and decorating cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and Viennoiseries.
- Manage different volume batch baking and pastry specific production.
- Assists with training of pastry culinary staff.
- Receives and checks in purchased items to ensure accuracy, quality and quantity.
- Transports supplies and equipment between storage and work areas.
- Cleans kitchen equipment.
- Reorganizes work area in preparation for the next shift.
- Leads and directs work of pastry culinary staff in the absence of salaried Chef staff.
- Complies with company, local, state, and national regulations pertaining to food quality, cleanliness and sanitation standards, and safety.
- Completes any and all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 2-3 years related experience in a high-volume, high energy, pastry environment.
- Working knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to food, safety, and sanitation.
- Availability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to position self to move about.
- The employee frequently is required to operate and use kitchen station tools and equipment; and communicate with guests, employees, and management.
- The employee must move up to 50 pounds frequently.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experienced in Chocolatiering, Sugar Artistry, and/or bread making.
- Food handler certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
We are inspired by connections. We build genuine, authentic relationships with our guests, our employees and our partners, and provide memorable moments, exceptional experiences and operational excellence. Our team exemplifies these company cornerstones of being “All-In”:
- Mentorship
- Empowerment
- Respect
- Coaching
- Accountability
- Trust
Being 100% all-in is much easier than being 99.9% or less. Once you make a 100% commitment, there are no exceptions. It's a done deal. You never have to think about it again. Ultimately, your 100% commitment will determine your progress and happiness within our company.
We exist to create exceptional experiences by trusting and empowering one another, taking ownership of our work, and treating every person with respect. Through high standards, thoughtful use of resources, and a commitment to delivering results, we make our teams stronger, our guests happier, and our company better every day.
About The Saint Paul Hotel
The Saint Paul Hotel is regarded as one of the country’s premier hotels. Pairing history (and infamy) with style, sophistication and comfort, the Saint Paul hotel is known for exceptional hospitality and memorable, elegant experiences.
The Saint Paul Hotel is operated by Morrissey Hospitality, which is composed of nearly two dozen unique restaurant, hotel and event concepts. You are not just getting another job when you join the Morrissey team. You are becoming a part of our team — a team that works through challenges together, supports and encourages one another, lifts their communities and prides themselves on exceptional experiences and genuine hospitality.
Morrissey Hospitality offers our employees exceptional work environments, generous pay and benefits, and opportunities for education, training, and advancement. We are only as strong as our people, which is why we help you achieve your very best — at work, in your career and in your life.
For more information on our career opportunities, visit us at Careers/Jobs | Morrissey Hospitality
Union Position Benefits (working 20+hours per week):
- Health and Welfare; Pension
- PTO after 90 days of service
- Worker’s Compensation
- Military Leave; Voting Leave; Bereavement Leave; School Leave
- Jury Duty; Witness Duty
- Family Medical Leave (FMLA); Personal Leave (LOA), MN Paid leave (PFML)
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pastry cook jobs.
- 1-3 years of professional pastry or baking experience in a commercial kitchen
- Proficiency in classical French pastry techniques including laminated doughs and custards
- Food handler certification or ServSafe certification required at time of hire
- Ability to work early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled
- Experience with high-volume production and consistent portioning standards
- Culinary arts degree or equivalent vocational pastry training preferred
Tips for Your Pastry Cook Job Search
List every technique on your resume
Pastry kitchens hire for specific skills, so name the ones you actually have: laminated doughs, sugar pulling, tempered chocolate, mousse assembly. Vague phrases like 'baking experience' get skipped when a hiring chef is scanning for a specific technique.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pastry cook openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your portfolio to the venue type
A fine-dining property wants plated dessert photos and clean plating technique. A wholesale bakery wants volume output and consistency. Build two or three versions of your portfolio so the photos match what each employer actually produces.
Read job posts for equipment clues
Listings that mention specific equipment like deck ovens, sheeting machines, or combi ovens signal the kitchen's volume and style. If you've used that equipment, name it in your cover letter. If you haven't, factor that into which roles you pursue.
Prepare a practical skills demonstration
Many pastry interviews include a working trial or tasting rather than just questions. Know your strongest two or three preparations well enough to execute them under time pressure, and ask in advance whether the trial is cold or hot kitchen work.
Negotiate schedule before accepting any offer
Pastry shifts often start before dawn or run through closing. Ask about split shifts, weekend rotation, and holiday expectations during the offer conversation, not after you start. Mismatched schedules are the most common reason pastry cooks leave within the first few months.
Pastry Cook Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pastry cooks?
The most active employers for pastry cooks right now are Relais & Châteaux, Hyatt, and Sonesta, and the most openings are in Texas, Florida, and Hawaii, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotels, resort groups, and artisan bakery chains tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many pastry cook jobs are remote?
About 0% of pastry cook openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most kitchen roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are recipe development, food styling, and corporate menu consulting rather than production pastry work.
How do you become a pastry cook?
Most pastry cooks start by completing a culinary arts or baking and pastry program at a vocational school or community college, then move into an entry-level prep or apprentice role in a professional kitchen. Building foundational technique through consistent on-the-job practice, earning a food handler certification, and assembling a photo portfolio of your work are the core steps before applying to cook-level positions.
Can you get hired as a pastry cook with little experience?
Yes, many kitchens will hire candidates with limited formal experience if they can demonstrate solid foundational technique, a willingness to work early shifts, and basic food safety knowledge. Applying to production bakeries, hotel banquet kitchens, or catering operations tends to be more accessible than fine-dining environments, since those settings prioritize consistency and reliability over advanced plating skills.
What does the pastry cook interview process look like?
Most pastry cook interviews begin with a conversation about your background and technique, followed by a practical working trial where you prepare one or two items in the kitchen. Some employers ask you to bring a tasting portfolio instead. After the trial, a head pastry chef or kitchen manager typically makes the hiring decision within a few days.
Where can I find and apply to pastry cook jobs?
You can find and apply to pastry cook jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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