Pastry Assistant

Pastry Baker — Top Knot Artisan Bakery
Chesapeake, VA

Top Knot Artisan Bakery is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented pastry baker to join our team. We make scones, cookies, muffins, cinnamon rolls, and other baked goods from scratch for our storefront, farmers markets, and wholesale customers.

Our pastry program focuses on non-laminated baked goods. Croissant and lamination experience is not required.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and bake cookies, scones, muffins, and other pastries using established recipes.
• Accurately weigh ingredients, scale batches, and portion products for consistent size and quality.
• Prepare fillings, icings, toppings, and seasonal flavors.
• Manage mixing, baking, cooling, and finishing so products are ready on schedule.
• Check finished products for appearance, texture, and doneness.
• Follow production lists and communicate ingredient needs or production issues.
• Label, date, and store ingredients and finished products properly.
• Keep equipment and work areas clean, organized, and ready for the next shift.
• Work closely with the team to meet daily production needs and minimize waste.

What we’re looking for

• Previous professional baking or high-volume scratch baking experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of basic baking methods and the ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Attention to detail and pride in producing consistent, high-quality baked goods.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a busy kitchen.
• Reliability, clear communication, and willingness to help teammates.
• Availability for early morning and weekend shifts.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks of bakery production, including standing for extended periods and moving ingredients and trays, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Compensation

Hourly pay based on experience and demonstrated baking skills. Tips are included.

To apply

Send your resume or a brief summary of your baking experience and availability. Tell us which products you’ve made from scratch and whether you’ve worked in a commercial bakery or production kitchen. Photos of your work are welcome.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Store discount
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Baking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person