Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa
Production Pastry Cook
Costa Mesa, California, US
Role snapshot
Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa is hiring a Production Pastry Cook on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Costa Mesa, California, US.
- Company
- Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa
- Location
- Costa Mesa, California, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
Who this role suits
Practitioners with a few years behind them who can work independently, make trade-offs and help newer teammates.
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About the role
The Production Pastry Cook is responsible for the preparation and production of pastry items for daily operations. This role focuses on recipe execution, batch production, organization, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical pastry skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while supporting the overall success of the pastry department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Production
- Prepare a variety of pastry products including cakes, cookies, breads, tarts, mousses, creams, fillings, and specialty desserts.
- Follow recipes, production schedules, and preparation lists accurately.
- Scale, mix, bake, decorate, and finish products according to company standards.
- Produce products in large quantities while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Ensure all products meet presentation and quality expectations.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of ingredients and finished products.
- Assist with inventory counts and ordering needs.
- Properly label, date, and store all products.
- Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory practices.
- Monitor ingredient quality and report shortages or concerns.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation.
- Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Operate pastry equipment safely and correctly.
- Follow company and local health department regulations.
- Assist service pastry cooks when necessary.
- Collaborate with chefs and culinary team members on menu development and special events.
- Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Minimum 3 years of pastry production experience in a bakery, restaurant, hotel, or commissary kitchen preferred.
- Knowledge of baking fundamentals, pastry techniques, and production methods.
- Ability to read and execute recipes accurately.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as mixing, piping, rolling, and decorating.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
The Dinex Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The Dinex Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. More detail about Blue Box Café by Daniel Boulud - Costa Mesa part of The Dinex Group, the Restaurant Group of Chef Daniel Boulud, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1073927-Blue-Box-Caf%25C3%25A9-by-Daniel-Boulud---Costa-Mesa