Pastry Cook — Restaurant August

Job overview

The Pastry Cook role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Restaurant August’s kitchen by preparing breads, desserts, and other menu items to recipe and presentation standards. The role helps ensure the restaurant is ready for service by producing consistent pastry and bread items, maintaining stock and organized work areas, and following food safety and sanitation practices. It also contributes creative dessert ideas and coordinates with chefs and other team members on menu needs and service execution.

What you'll do

• Prepare bread, dough, dessert components, ice cream, and sorbet
• follow recipes and daily prep lists
• maintain stock and rotate food items
• operate kitchen equipment safely
• plate dishes according to instructions
• maintain clean and sanitary work areas
• follow food safety procedures
• communicate menu changes and shortages
• track and report food waste
• support other stations and duties as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pastry cook

restaurant august

new orleans la

brg hospitality group

bread preparation

dessert production

ice cream

sorbet

recipe standards

food safety

sanitation

kitchen operations

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

High school graduation or equivalent, three years of similar experience, and ServSafe training are preferred. Basic math and computer or tablet skills are required.

About the employer

BRG Hospitality Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Full-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.