Pastry Cook

Job overview

The Pastry Cook role is onsite in Columbia, MO. The posting states pay of $18–$22 per hour. The position supports the pastry kitchen at Sage, producing desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods. The role exists to prepare consistent, high-quality pastry items and contribute to dessert menu development. It supports kitchen operations through production, ingredient management, sanitation, and collaboration with the executive chef or management.

What you'll do

• Prepare and present pastries, desserts, baked goods, and plated sweets
• develop dessert menus with the executive chef or management
• maintain consistency, quality, and presentation
• manage inventory, order supplies, and store and rotate ingredients
• oversee and train pastry assistants or team members
• maintain a clean and efficient pastry kitchen
• follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards
• keep current with pastry techniques and seasonal ingredients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

pastry cook

pastry kitchen

desserts

baking

menu development

food safety

full-time

columbia mo

sage

$18–$22/hr

flexible scheduling

employee meals

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Creative freedom, leadership and career advancement opportunities, flexible scheduling, and employee meal benefits.

Why this role

The posting describes creative freedom, leadership and career advancement opportunities, flexible scheduling, and employee meal benefits. A culinary or pastry degree is preferred but not required.

About the employer

Sage - Columbia, MO is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.