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About the Role

As a Dessert/Pastry Prep and Finisher, you’ll help create the sweet moments our guests look forward to—preparing, baking, and finishing our signature desserts with care. You’ll follow recipes with speed, efficiency, and attention to detail, ensuring every dessert is made perfectly. You’ll bake and beautifully plate our key lime pie, beignets, cookies, and more, taking pride in delivering the quality that elevates every guest’s experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare, bake, and plate desserts in a fast paced, high volume restaurant
Follow prep lists and complete tasks with a sense of urgency
Read and follow recipes using precise measurements, weights, and portioning
Safely operate mixers, ovens, fryers, and other kitchen equipment
Finish and garnish desserts with accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
Craft specialty coffee and espresso beverages using an espresso machine
Support opening and closing procedures including station setup and breakdown
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas
Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) for labeling, dating, rotating, and storing ingredients
Accurately follow instructions while upholding food safety and food handling standards, with awareness of food allergies
Support teamwork through clear and effective communication

Requirements

Prior kitchen experience in the food service industry preferred
Familiarity with kitchen tools, equipment, prepping, or baking, a plus
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Reliable and punctual with a positive, patient attitude
Dependable, adaptable, and dedicated with a strong work ethic
Passionate about hospitality and contributing to a positive team culture
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
Must be at least 18 years old

Skills

Baking
Plating desserts
Following recipes
Operating kitchen equipment
Garnishing
Crafting specialty coffee and espresso beverages
Food safety and handling
Teamwork and communication

Work Type

Full-time
Part-time

Education Level

No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Salary/Compensations

$17.00 - $19.00 / Hour

Benefits

Steady Hours
Flexible scheduling
Access up to 50% of earned wages the next day
Discounted shift meals
25% discount when dining with friends and family
Paid vacation and sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage options
Medical coverage starting as low as $12 per pay period
Virtual Care
No cost online mental health services
World class training
Career advancement opportunities
Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings
Employee recognition and appreciation awards
HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program)
Opportunities to give back through community and charity events

About the Company

Inspired by Italian trattorias, French bistros and the grand cafes and pastry shops of Vienna, we’re known for our in-house bakery, upscale casual hospitality and fresh-from-scratch menu.
Named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list since 2014.
With 47,500 staff members across more than 300 restaurants – including The Cheesecake Factory, North Italia, Grand Lux Cafe and Fox Restaurant concepts – our people-centered culture offers something for everyone.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Grand Lux Cafe offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.