Pastry Prep Cook Upscale Mediterranean Restaurant Sacramento

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Opening in March 2026 in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Aiona is a bold new culinary destination celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mediterranean cuisine through the ancient art of wood-fired cooking. Alongside our savory program, Aiona features a thoughtful pastry and dessert offering designed to complement our food, wine, and hospitality experience. Our mission is to bring world-class food, wine, and hospitality to Sacramento while becoming a premier destination for dining and private events.

Aiona is seeking detail-oriented, reliable Pastry Prep Cooks to join our opening pastry and culinary team. This role supports the Pastry Chef and culinary leadership through consistent, high-quality preparation of desserts, baked goods, and pastry components. Pastry Prep Cooks play a critical role in ensuring precision, organization, and readiness for service while upholding Aiona’s standards of quality and presentation.

• Prepare pastry and dessert components according to recipes and specifications
• Assist with baking, assembling, and portioning desserts and plated components
• Measure, weigh, and scale ingredients accurately
• Support production of doughs, batters, creams, fillings, and garnishes
• Maintain clean, organized pastry prep stations and storage areas
• Properly label, date, and store products following FIFO standards
• Assist with receiving and storing pastry ingredients and supplies
• Support service and production needs as directed by pastry leadership
• Complete opening, prep, and side work duties efficiently

• Uphold Aiona’s pastry quality and presentation standards
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with pastry chefs and kitchen teammates
• Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude

• Previous pastry or kitchen prep experience preferred, but not required
• Basic baking knowledge and strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Availability for early morning, daytime, weekend, and holiday shifts

The above requirements and benefits are not intended to be all-inclusive.