Description

Serious candidates only: Please only apply if you have pastry experience or have attended pastry school. 

Join our Team as a Pastry Cook!

Are you ready to embark on a delectable journey with Lavish Roots - the culinary backbone of the world's largest social media company? You'll work closely with our talented pastry team to execute desserts based on given menus and set recipes. If you have a flair for creating exceptional dining experiences and thrive in a supportive work environment that values growth and advancement, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Shift: Monday - Friday, 5:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Bellevue Spring District
Pay range: $22.00 - $27.00, based on skill, experience, and/or education.

As part of our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Create high-quality, scratch made desserts that represent a global cuisine.
• Work in state-of-the-art kitchens with cutting-edge equipment.
• Collaborate with a thriving culinary and pastry team dedicated to excellence.
• Grow your skills and advance your career in the industry.

Knowledge and Skills:

• 1 – 3 years of experience.
• Display intermediate pastry skills and knowledge.
• High-volume restaurant and/or catering experience is ideal in this role as we operate in high volume!
• Operate designated equipment confidently, familiarly, precisely, and safely.
• Maintain production of high quality, consistent items for each service.
• Provide precise and accurate counts of pieces produced.
• Be a team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a patient attitude and a positive demeanor even under pressure.
• Willingness to learn new recipes and new production styles.
• Sense of urgency, reliability, and flexibility.
• Able to work with a team in a safe manner.

What Your Day Looks Like:

• This role provides a great opportunity for continuous learning. Our menus change DAILY, and we aim to serve a wide variety of styles and cuisines. On our team you'll support breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. Some of the products in our rotation are - choux, cookies, travel and layer cakes, yeasted doughs, quick breads, cheesecakes, mousses, laminated doughs, gluten-free and vegan items.
• Our goal is to maintain a high level of quality, so it's important in our roles to adhere to recipes and methods set by the Pastry Chef team.
• Embrace the opportunity to explore new recipes and techniques, bringing innovation to our culinary creations.
• Put the finishing touches on items for service by baking doughs and batters, portioning, filling, building and decorating desserts.
• Collaborate with cooks and managers from other departments, fostering a spirit of teamwork and resource-sharing.
• Ensure timely and intact deliveries by working closely with our shipping and delivery team.
• You may also engage with our dining guests with information on the menu served: including flavor profiles and allergens.

What sets us apart:

• Supportive work environment that fosters growth and promotes from within
• Free on-shift meals
• Free parking options
• 15 days of paid time off and 12 paid holidays to relax and recharge
• Majority company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for peace of mind
• Free life insurance policy to ensure your well-being
• 401k Matching
• Performance-based pay increases to recognize your contributions
• Annual stipend for non-slip shoes

Qualifications

What we're looking for: 

• What we're looking for:

• Must have a valid Food Handler Permit within 10 days of starting
• Must have non-slips shoes in the kitchen
• Must complete all required trainings Learn, Legal, and Privacy
• Ability to understand and communicate basic English (speaking, writing, reading)
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, and balance to perform job tasks
• Ability to successfully pass a background check, in accordance with Washington State's Fair Chance Employment Act, RCW chapter 49.94

About us: 

Lavish Roots Hospitality provides private and corporate catering, corporate dining services, and culinary staffing in the Pacific Northwest. As a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE), we’re proud to have created a company that is different from what the current industry offers; a winning and respectful company culture. We create delicious cuisines from all over the world, from scratch, on a daily basis. We recently celebrated our 8th company anniversary & we’re excited to share that we are growing!

Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment in the United States. Furthermore, we participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. within your first 3 days of employment. For more information follow the link- Employee Rights and Responsibilities 

 Lavish Roots Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Lavish Roots will consider qualified applicants with criminal history in a manner consistent with all local legal requirements. 

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation please contact recruiting@lavishroots.com if you need further assistance.