Pastry Cook III | Part-Time | Benchmark International ...

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.Step into the role ofPastry Cook III, where you’ll contribute to the execution of high-quality pastry and dessert offerings with precision and consistency. In this position, you’ll work across pastry production, supporting daily operations and ensuring all items meet established standards for taste, presentation, and quality. You’ll collaborate closely with the Pastry Chef and culinary team to deliver products efficiently in a high-volume environment. Your expertise in baking techniques, dessert preparation, and ingredient handling will play a key role in maintaining consistency and excellence. You’ll assist with production, organization, and maintaining a clean, food-safe workspace while helping ensure smooth service during peak periods. Attention to detail and a passion for pastry are essential in delivering desserts that enhance the overall guest experience.This role will pay an hourly rate of $18.42 - $22.11Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.From 2011-2013,Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.Prepares a wide range of pastries, desserts, and baked goods according to established recipes with minimal supervision, ensuring consistency and high-quality standards.Independently completes all opening and closing duties within the pastry station, including setup, production, and breakdown.Operates, cleans, and maintains pastry-specific equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, scales, and smallwares.Adheres to and upholds proper food safety, sanitation, labeling, and storage procedures in accordance with established food handling standards.Maintains professional appearance, cleanliness, and safety standards while working with food and kitchen equipment.Demonstrates proper pastry techniques, including mixing, baking, chocolate tempering, and decorating, while supporting team consistency and execution.Collaborates effectively with the culinary team to ensure timely production and service of all pastry and dessert items.Monitors products throughout baking and finishing to ensure proper texture, doneness, and overall quality.Accurately portions, assembles, and garnishes desserts in accordance with established presentation standards.Supports food cost control by minimizing waste and properly managing ingredient usage.Maintains a clean, organized, and efficient pastry station, including storage areas and equipment at all times.Assists with inventory counts and helps track pastry ingredients and supplies.Reports equipment issues or maintenance needs promptly to leadership.Demonstrates continued growth in pastry skills by actively learning from senior pastry chefs and refining techniques in baking, decorating, and finishing.2-3 years of experience in a professional pastry or baking environment, preferably in a high-volume or upscale kitchen.Formal culinary or pastry training from an accredited institution preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience).Strong knowledge of fundamental pastry techniques, including doughs, batters, creams, custards, and chocolate work.Ability to follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency, quality, and presentation standards.Experience with production baking and plating desserts in a fast-paced service environment.Understanding of food safety and sanitation standards (ServSafe certification preferred).Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet production deadlines.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.Basic knife skills and familiarity with standard kitchen equipment.At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Created: 2026-03-30