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Pastry Cook/Baker at North Italia

North Italia No longer available $16 - $18/hour

Job Description

Compensation Range

$16.90 - $18.25 / Hour
Overview

North Italia is Coming Soon to Walnut Creek!
Hiring begins in February Apply today for early consideration!

Pastry Cooks / Bakers solid pay with room to grow!

North Italia is offering:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Hospitality training
  • Health benefits including medical, dental and vision (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Paid time off (after 25 hours/week average)
  • Discounted shift meals
  • 35% discount for your party when dining in as a guest
  • Eligible for up to 50% next day pay (exclusions apply)
  • Career growth opportunities

Handmade With Love From Scratch Daily

Whether youre looking for a change or starting a career from scratch, North is the perfect place for you. From our Prosciutto pizza to the house specialty Bolognese, we take great pride in serving exceptional handmade Italian dishes. Were also committed to supporting our employees with advancement opportunities, perks, and a positive environment. North is more than an Italian restaurantits a family of servers, hosts, managers, and chefs dedicated to crafting the perfect Italian meal for our guests. If that sounds like you, theres a place for you here.


Responsibilities

  • Prepare our delicious Italian breads, pastries, puddings and other desserts from scratch following the recipe to produce consistent results
  • Complete your prep list, efficiently run your station during the shift, follow all specs, and stock food as needed
  • When it comes to baking; portion all the products, follow the recipes, and always make sure the plate presentation looks great
  • Keep it clean! Follow the sanitization standards, make sure your work station stays clean and organized, and follow all of the food handling standards

Qualifications:

Someone who loves to cook and has an eye for detail when it comes to consistency. Its important youre comfortable in a fast paced environment, and have at least 1 year of experience in this capacity. Grazi and prego may be part of your vocabulary, but you should have good English communication skills. You must be comfortable standing for long periods of time and able to lift up to 50 pounds.


About the Company

Become a valuable member of our team and you will discover more than just a culinary gem. We have a successful and professional work environment with opportunities for growth. Our competitive wages combined with a 35% discount at allNorth Italia locations make this a team you simply must be a part of.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply. We offer reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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      $33k - $37k is below typical pay for Chefs and Head Cooks nationally

      National salary averages
      $33k - $37k
      ↓ 42% vs typical mid-level
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      $36k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $96k

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      Who this leverage applies to

      Stronger for: Senior candidates with options

      Where to negotiate

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      Both the field and your earnings can grow significantly.

      +7%
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      Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

      Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

      Labor data: BLS 2024