Benefits:

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Vision insurance

About Aiona

Opening in March 2026 in the heart of downtown Sacramento, Aiona is a bold new culinary destination celebrating the vibrant traditions of Mediterranean cuisine through the ancient art of wood-fired cooking. Alongside our savory program, Aiona features a thoughtful pastry and dessert offering designed to complement our food, wine, and hospitality experience.

Our mission is to bring world-class food, wine, and hospitality to Sacramento while becoming a premier destination for dining and private events.

Position Overview

Aiona is seeking detail-oriented, reliable Pastry Prep Cooks to join our opening pastry and culinary team. This role supports the Pastry Chef and culinary leadership through consistent, high-quality preparation of desserts, baked goods, and pastry components.

Pastry Prep Cooks play a critical role in ensuring precision, organization, and readiness for service while upholding Aiona’s standards of quality and presentation.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare pastry and dessert components according to recipes and specifications

Assist with baking, assembling, and portioning desserts and plated components

Measure, weigh, and scale ingredients accurately

Support production of doughs, batters, creams, fillings, and garnishes

Maintain clean, organized pastry prep stations and storage areas

Properly label, date, and store products following FIFO standards

Assist with receiving and storing pastry ingredients and supplies

Support service and production needs as directed by pastry leadership

Complete opening, prep, and side work duties efficiently

Pastry Standards & Teamwork

Uphold Aiona’s pastry quality and presentation standards

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety guidelines

Communicate clearly and respectfully with pastry chefs and kitchen teammates

Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude

Qualifications

Previous pastry or kitchen prep experience preferred, but not required

Basic baking knowledge and strong attention to detail

Ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely

Strong organizational skills and time management

Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs

Availability for early morning, daytime, weekend, and holiday shifts

The above requirements and benefits are not intended to be all-inclusive.