Pastry Assistant

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Assistant to join our vibrant culinary team. In this role, you will play a vital part in creating delicious baked goods, assisting with pastry preparation, and ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Your energy and culinary enthusiasm will help deliver exceptional desserts and pastries that delight our customers. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your pastry decorating skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while contributing to a dynamic bar industry setting.

Duties

• Assist in preparing a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, and other confections, following established recipes and standards
• Support the pastry chef with food production tasks, ensuring timely and efficient output to meet high-volume demands
• Decorate cakes, pastries and appetizers with precision, incorporating techniques such as cake decorating to enhance visual appeal
• Handle food preparation tasks including measuring ingredients, mixing batters, and assembling baked items
• Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards throughout all shifts
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, and knife tools for pastry preparation
• Package baked goods carefully for storage or delivery while ensuring presentation quality and food safety compliance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production or bakery settings is highly desirable, especially with pastry or cake decorating skills
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques, pastry preparation, and food handling practices
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a high-volume environment
• Ability to work evening/ night shift
• Excellent attention to detail for recipe adherence, decoration precision, and maintaining quality standards
• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively within a team environment
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and maintaining a clean workspace at all times
• Catering or high-volume production experience is a plus but not mandatory; enthusiasm for learning is essential

Join us as a Pastry Assistant to bring your culinary talents to life! We’re dedicated to fostering a positive work environment where your skills grow alongside our commitment to excellence. If you’re passionate about baking, eager to learn new techniques, and ready to contribute to an energetic kitchen team, we want to hear from you!

Pay: $24.37 - $29.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person