Pastry Cook - Quick Hire!
Posted on October 24, 2025
Husk is a celebrated restaurant located in the vibrant heart of downtown Nashville, Tennessee, famously known as Music City. Specializing in Southern cuisine, Husk honors the rich history and cultural evolution of the South through its unique culinary offerings. The restaurant's ingredient-driven menu focuses on rediscovering heirloom products and local traditions, redefining classic Southern flavors for a modern dining experience. At Husk, the passion for quality, authenticity, and creativity shines through every dish, making it one of Nashville's most exciting and innovative dining destinations. With a commitment to sustainability and supporting local farmers and producers, Husk maintains a close connection to the community and the land from which it draws inspiration. 
Husk is currently seeking a skilled and passionate Pastry Cook to join its growing hospitality-driven team in Nashville. This role offers an excellent opportunity for culinary professionals who are enthusiastic about pastry arts and eager to contribute to a dynamic, high-performance kitchen environment. As a Pastry Cook at Husk, you will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of pastries, plated desserts, breads, and other components that align with Husk's standard recipes and seasonal menus. Your expertise will help in maintaining the quality, consistency, and presentation standards Husk is known for, ensuring every dessert served meets the restaurant’s high expectations.
This hands-on position calls for a pastry professional who is not only creative but also highly organized and detail-oriented. You will work closely with the back-of-house team to support daily food preparation for service as well as special events, requiring flexibility, collaboration, and excellent communication skills. Beyond technical proficiency, Husk values individuals who are passionate about lifelong learning and open to refining their pastry techniques. This role is perfect for someone looking to grow their career in an ambitious culinary environment that champions professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Husk offers a dynamic and growth-oriented work environment with significant earning potential. The restaurant provides outstanding employee benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, and paid time off. Husk supports employees' mental and emotional well-being through employer-paid therapy, coaching, and access to mental health resources via Modern Health. Employees also enjoy next-day pay options, exclusive perks and discounts through Working Advantage, dining discounts, gym membership discounts, and paid parking. This role provides not just a job but an opportunity to be part of a respected restaurant group dedicated to culinary excellence and community engagement. If you are ready to advance your hospitality career with Husk and bring your pastry passion to one of Nashville's top dining destinations, we encourage you to apply today.
                - 1+ years of pastry experience in a professional kitchen or bakery
 - Detail-oriented with a focus on consistency
 - Passion for pastry techniques and willingness to learn
 - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
 - Reliability, punctuality, and ability to follow direction