Pastry Cook

Pastry Cook Location:

Dialog Cafe - 1835 S.

Sepulveda Blvd Schedule:

Early AM Availability Required Position Summary Dialog Cafe is looking for an ambitious and detail-oriented Pastry Cook who wants to help build and eventually lead our pastry program. This is not a traditional production baking position. This role is designed as a development pathway to become Dialog's future Pastry Chef . The right candidate will take ownership of maintaining and improving our current pastry systems while helping create the foundation for future growth. You will be responsible for producing and maintaining quality standards for core pastry and bakery items including: Chocolate Chip Cookies Vegan Cookies English Muffins Blueberry Muffins Future seasonal and specialty pastry offerings Initially, this is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. As the pastry program expands, this position will have the opportunity to build systems, train team members, and eventually transition into a Pastry Chef leadership role responsible for managing the pastry department. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys creating structure, improving processes, documenting standards, and building something from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Production Excellence Produce all pastry and bakery items according to established recipes and standards Execute daily pastry production with consistency, accuracy, and efficiency Maintain proper ingredient handling, storage, and rotation practices Support research, testing, and implementation of new pastry offerings Quality Ownership Serve as the quality gatekeeper for all pastry products Maintain consistency in appearance, flavor, texture, and presentation Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for improvement Ensure all pastry items meet Dialog's quality standards before reaching guests Program Development Help develop and refine systems that support a scalable pastry operation Create and maintain production procedures and recipe documentation Improve organization, workflow, prep schedules, and inventory practices Participate in testing and launching new menu items Systems & Organization Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pastry station Follow FIFO and food safety standards at all times Track production needs and communicate inventory requirements Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste Future Leadership Development Learn the operational and leadership skills required to run a pastry department Contribute to training materials and standard operating procedures Assist in building the foundation for future pastry team growth Prepare for eventual advancement into a Pastry Chef role What We're Looking For Required Traits Passion for baking, pastry, and continuous improvement Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency Highly organized and self-motivated Enjoys building systems and creating structure Comfortable working independently Growth mindset with a desire to eventually lead a team Preferred Experience Previous experience in pastry, baking, or food production Experience with doughs, fermentation, or bread production Understanding of recipe execution and quality control Experience maintaining production standards in a fast-paced environment Career Path This role is intentionally structured as a growth opportunity. A successful Pastry Cook will have the opportunity to: Master Dialog's pastry production systems Help build and refine the pastry program Develop leadership and operational skills Assist in creating future pastry team structures Transition into a Pastry Chef position as the department expands What We Offer Competitive pay Free daily meal Growth and development opportunities Direct involvement in building a growing pastry program Opportunity to become Dialog's future Pastry Chef A collaborative, quality-focused culture that values craftsmanship, ownership, and innovation At Dialog, we believe great systems create great products. If you enjoy baking, problem-solving, creating structure, and building something meaningful from the ground up, we'd love to meet you.