Dessert​/Pastry Prep and Finisher

Dessert/Pastry Prep and Finisher

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.

High-volume restaurant with consistent hours

Flexible scheduling with full-time or part-time opportunities to fit your life

Faster Pay – access up to 50% of your earned wages the next day (exclusions apply)

Discounted shift meals and 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 and no cost online mental health services

World class training designed to support your personal and professional growth

Career advancement opportunities – over half of our managers are promoted from within

No cost GED or Associate Degree programs

Perks and discounts including cell phone, gym, movie, and theme park savings

Employee recognition and appreciation awards

HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program) for moments that matter

Opportunities to give back through community and charity events

Join an award-winning company, including:

– Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® (since 2014)

– PEOPLE® Companies That Care (since 2021)

– Great Place to Work® Certified

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

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

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, but we're most proud of being 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.

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.