Required Years of Experience
1 year
Job Details
About The Wilkes
The Wilkes Brentwood is a 100-seat farm-to-table restaurant featuring elevated comfort classics. We pride ourselves on using fresh local produce, high-quality ingredients, and delivering an exceptional culinary experience in a warm, welcoming environment.
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Full/Part-Time Pastry & Prep Cook for a dedicated daytime schedule. Working directly under the guidance of our Head Chef & Head Pastry Chef, you will bake, prep, and batch components for our dessert menu prior to service. Ideally the candidate of this position has savory prep experience for our dinner menu also. The role then becomes a full time position that would include both pastry & regular savory prep work.
Ideal candidate will have availability Monday-Saturday, mornings/afternoons. Must be a US Citizen or have permanent resident status.
Compensation Details
Compensation: Hourly ($20.00 - $25.00)
Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dining Discounts
Required Skills
1+ years of baking/pastry prep experience or culinary school equivalent.
Pastry Production & Prep: Execute recipes created by the Head Pastry Chef to prepare, bake, and store dessert components ahead of service.
Strong measuring skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow recipes accurately.
Food Handler Card (or ability to obtain prior to start).
Consistency & Precision: Maintain strict consistency in taste, texture, and measurements for all batched items.
Prep List Management: Work through daily prep lists efficiently to ensure the station is fully stocked.
Station Cleanliness: Maintain a hyper-clean, organized, and sanitary prep space adhering to health department standards.
Inventory Care: Inspect ingredients for freshness, rotate stock (FIFO), and track prep levels.
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Part of Violet & The Wilkes Brentwood
The Wilkes Brentwood is a neighborhood restaurant and lounge serving
craft comfort food classics.
The Wilkes relies on the strength of our community: our Team members who work tirelessly to make sure every experience is an exceptional one, our guests who support us with their patronage, and our suppliers who bring us the best ingredients our region has to offer.
We are committed to creating memorable moments for everyone
through respect, consistency, and excellence.
We buy ingredients from the Santa Monica Farmers Market. Our menu showcases the bounties of the seasons, with signature dishes and specials that change frequently. We compost, recycle, and operate sustainably.
Our “People-First approach” means Team members and guests are valued and respected, with Front-of House and Back of House a harmonious unit. Learn the names of every member of your Wilkes Family. Get to know something about each of them. We support each other first so we can pass on the hospitality to our guests.
We know this job is not always going to be easy. Nevertheless, we bring our best selves to work every day, we own our actions, and we find solutions to every challenge.
At The Wilkes, we are here for you…to support you at work, help you to grow, and give you the tools you need to find success and fulfillment.
