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Pastry Cook

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Gerhard's Elegant European Desserts

Lake Forest, IL (In Person)

$38,480 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/22/2026

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Job Description

Job description We are looking for a pastry cook to assist in the creation of our classic, hand-crafted European desserts. You will work in a professional, collaborative environment that upholds high standards for the quality of our goods, made without any preservatives or artificial coloring and less sugar, and work with only the best quality of imported and local ingredients. We are a well-known European style pastry shop that has been in business in the North Shore area for the past 29 years. Responsibilities Store setup Production of variety of mousses and assembly of cakes Collaboration and assembly of specialty cakes Inventory control Creation of chocolate decoration Skills Great attention to detail Organizational skills Schooled knowledge of sanitation principles, ServSafe certified preferred Culinary Arts background a plus A self-starter in a team environment! We are looking for someone to conform to our standards while taking creative criticism openly. Flexible to accept last-minute orders with a good attitude.
Hours:
We are open from Tuesday-Saturday, closed Sundays and Mondays. We are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day but work extra Mondays in the month of December for the necessity of the business.
Job Type:
Part time,
Full-time or Seasonal Pay:
Based on experience Contact Mary at 847.234.0023 to answer any questions Please visit our website: www.gerhardsdesserts.com.