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What to Expect
The Pastry Cook is responsible for producing all baked goods, desserts, and breakfast pastries that meet the diner's quality, consistency, and food safety standards. You will keep the pastry line stocked, maintain a clean environment, and support both breakfast and all day service across rotating shifts.
What You'll Do
- Produce baked goods & desserts - Follow SOP recipes to bake, portion, and plate all pastries, breads, and sweet menu items with consistent quality and presentation
- Mise en place & station upkeep - Pre portion doughs, batters, fillings, and toppings; keep pastry stations stocked, labeled, and rotated (FIFO) throughout each shift
- Food safety & sanitation - Observe health code rules, complete temperature logs, and clean ovens, mixers, work surfaces, and utensils on schedule
- Inventory & waste control - Monitor ingredient and finished good levels, report low stock or spoilage, and measure portions to minimize waste and cost
- Equipment care - Operate mixers, proofers, ovens, and pastry tools safely; perform basic cleaning/maintenance and flag any malfunctions promptly
- Team collaboration - Communicate product availability to line cooks and the Kitchen Supervisor, assist with special dessert promotions, and help cover other stations during peak periods
What You'll Bring
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Reliable attendance and a proactive work ethic
- Good communication and a team first mindset
- Willingness to learn and adapt to menu changes
- 1 2years' experience in a high volume bakery or diner setting
- ServSafe (or local food safety) certification preferred
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating schedule
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Expected Compensation
$15.16 - $22.74/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
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