Pastry Cook

Chicago, 2150 Frontage Road, Des Plaines, Illinois, United States of America

Posted Friday, January 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 4:59 AM

We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, energetic, and eager
Pastry Cook in Chicago,
Des Plaines location
!

About DO & CO

We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every elevated floor and in the sky. With our three business segments, Airline Catering, International Event Catering, Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 33 locations, 12 countries and 3 Continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.

• Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple station within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisor to support business operations.

• Minimum of 2 year of experience in Pastry/ Bakery preferably with large production volume
• Knowledge of baking ingredients, measuring techniques, mixing methods, kitchen equipment, and baking times.
• Bake and prepare pastry items according to specification/recipe.
• Monitor wastage and complete assigned tasks on multiple station within the given time in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene regulations as stated in the food safety management system handbook.
• Report problems with the food safety management system to their manager and the hygiene and food safety team.
• Ability to work long hours on foot and in environments with varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work different shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays) based on business needs.

• Pay Rate: $21.45 hourly.
• Daily Complimentary Meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner).
• FT employees are eligible for 401K and medical benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• An organization dedicated to fostering innovation; in pursuit of cultivating creativity, embracing new ideas and leveraging our impeccable standard for hospitality.
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.
• The chance to collaborate and represent a leading force in the luxury global gourmet entertainment industry by attending world-class events.

DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.