Lead Pastry Cook

About this position

EAT WELL HOSPITALITY

Pastry Cook

Asador Bastian  |  Cook County, Illinois  |  Hourly, Non-Exempt

ABOUT US

Eat Well Hospitality (EWH) is the team behind Asador Bastian, a concept built on honest cooking, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality. We believe great food starts with great people, and we're committed to building a kitchen where every team member can grow, contribute, and take pride in their craft.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for a Pastry Cook to join our culinary team at Asador Bastian. This is a hands-on production role - you'll be in the kitchen every day preparing pastries, breads, dessert components, and frozen desserts alongside a team that genuinely cares about the details. If you love baking, have a strong work ethic, and want to work in a kitchen that takes its craft seriously, we'd love to meet you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Daily Pastry Production

• Prepare baked goods, breads, and pastries for daily service and brunch.
• Produce dessert components, creams, custards, mousses, sauces, and garnishes.
• Assist with plated dessert execution during service.

Frozen Desserts

• Support the preparation of ice cream, gelato, and other frozen desserts following established recipes and production standards.
• Portion, store, and rotate frozen items correctly.

Kitchen Standards

• Keep your station clean, organized, and stocked throughout every shift.
• Follow FIFO rotation, proper labeling, and food safety procedures at all times.
• Assist with receiving and organizing pastry ingredients and supplies.

Team & Service

• Work closely with the culinary team to support smooth service execution.
• Maintain consistency in dessert presentation and communicate production needs to kitchen leadership.
• Pitch in on special events, catering, and private dining prep as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

You don't need a resume packed with fine dining credentials, but you do need to show up, care about the work, and be someone your team can count on.

• Previous pastry or baking experience in a professional kitchen, culinary school, or both.
• A solid grasp of basic pastry and baking techniques.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and prep lists accurately.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and calm under pressure.
• Reliable and on time, every shift, ready to work.
• Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with preparing pastries, breads and doughs
• Familiarity with frozen dessert production (ice cream, gelato, sorbet).
• Background in high-volume or fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Culinary or pastry certificate or degree is helpful, but not required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act (amended effective January 1, 2025), Eat Well Hospitality provides the following compensation and benefits information for this position.

Pay Classification

Hourly, Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$21.00 – $25.00 per hour  

Overtime

Eligible at 1.5x regular rate for hours worked over 40/week

Pay Frequency

Bi-Weekly

Health Insurance

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Paid Time Off

PTO, vacation, or sick policy — minimum Illinois Paid Leave Act: 40 hrs/yr

WHAT TO EXPECT

Location: Asador Bastian, Cook County, IL

Schedule: Variable - early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays

Breaks: 20-min meal break for shifts over 7.5 hrs (Illinois law)

Environment: Commercial kitchen - hot, cold, fast-paced

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume and a brief note about your pastry background to:

Email:

zasha@asadorbastian.com

Subject Line:

Lead Pastry Cook — Asador Bastian 

We review applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to candidates whose experience is a strong match. We appreciate every application — only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Eat Well Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, order of protection status, citizenship status, source of income, housing status, or any other characteristic protected by the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, or any other applicable federal, state, or local law.

Location and commute

Chicago, IL .

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3223377379.