Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering | DSquared Hospitality
The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing high-quality pastries, desserts, baked goods, and other pastry components for Tuxedos and Tennis Shoes Catering events. This position works closely with the Culinary Team to deliver exceptional food and memorable guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
The ideal candidate is passionate about pastry, takes pride in their work, has strong attention to detail, and understands that great food is only part of great hospitality. We are looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, works well as part of a team, and consistently delivers products that reflect our commitment to Guest First, Teamwork, and Culinary Brilliance.
Guest First | Teamwork | Culinary Brilliance
We believe in putting our guests first, supporting one another as a team, and taking pride in creating exceptional food.
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Prepare pastries, desserts, baked goods, and other pastry items according to recipes and production standards.
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Maintain consistent quality, flavor, portioning, and presentation.
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Assist with cakes, cookies, tarts, pies, mousses, creams, fillings, sauces, garnishes, and plated desserts.
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Follow production schedules and prioritize tasks to meet event deadlines.
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Assist with plating, decorating, portioning, and finishing desserts for events.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area throughout the shift.
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Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
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Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene standards.
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Minimize food waste through proper preparation, storage, and utilization of ingredients.
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Communicate effectively with Culinary Leadership and fellow team members regarding production needs and event details.
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Support fellow team members and contribute to a positive, respectful kitchen environment.
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Respond to changing event needs and assist with other kitchen responsibilities as needed.
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Take pride in the quality and presentation of all products, understanding that Culinary Brilliance is reflected in the details.
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Approach each shift with a Guest First mindset, recognizing that our food is an important part of the overall guest experience.
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Previous professional pastry, baking, or culinary experience preferred.
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Culinary or pastry education is a plus.
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Knowledge of basic baking and pastry techniques.
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Ability to accurately follow recipes and production instructions.
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Strong attention to detail and presentation.
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Ability to work efficiently in a fastpaced, highvolume catering environment.
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Dependable, organized, and able to meet production deadlines.
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Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and accept coaching.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Commitment to food safety and sanitation.
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Passion for food, hospitality, and creating memorable guest experiences.
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Demonstrates our core values of Guest First, Teamwork, and Culinary Brilliance in daily work.
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Ability to stand for extended periods.
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Ability to lift and carry food products, equipment, and supplies as needed.
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Ability to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull throughout the workday.
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Ability to work in a commercial kitchen environment with varying temperatures.
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Ability to safely operate standard kitchen and pastry equipment.
A successful Pastry Cook produces delicious, consistent, and beautifully presented products while meeting production timelines and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. They are dependable, work well with others, take pride in their craft, and understand that great food and great hospitality go hand in hand.
Hospitality from the heart, since 1986. Our multi-generational, family-run business specializes in catering and events, corporate dining, venues, and restaurants in the greater Seattle area. With a mission to gather & nourish, we believe it is our job to foster human connection by crafting unique and unforgettable dishes rooted in respect, intention, and integrity. Within the DSquared brand are Tuxedos & Tennis Shoes Catering, The Hall at Fauntleroy (a 1900s-era schoolhouse-turned-event venue), 4105 (an expansive, industrial-chic new venue within our commissary), Market Hall at T-Mobile’s Bellevue HQ, as well as various operations inside Benaroya Hall, including concessions, and two restaurants Muse and Davids & Co. DSquared’s passion for guest-first hospitality fuels our mission to gather and nourish people through memorable experiences.
