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Assistant Pastry Chef

Harper Associates
Birmingham, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

Assistant Pastry Chef

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Assistant Pastry Chef to join a growing retail and wholesale artisan bakery. The bakery produces naturally leavened hearth breads, pan breads, rolls, viennoiserie, cookies, quiche, muffins, desserts, and more.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone with Pastry Cook / Pastry Chef experience who is passionate about baking, enjoys working with a close-knit team, and wants to continue developing their skills.


Schedule & Compensation

  • Five shifts per week
  • Primary shifts: 4:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
  • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays, is required
  • $25-$28 per hour, based on experience
  • Weekly cash tips in addition to base pay
  • Potential for Overtime


Responsibilities

  • Morning baking
  • Croissant and viennoiserie production
  • Stocking and maintaining the pastry showcase
  • Quiche production
  • Preparing fillings, cookies, muffin batters, desserts, and other bakery items
  • Accurately weighing and measuring ingredients
  • Following recipes and production schedules
  • Working efficiently within established production timelines
  • Communicating with bakers and management to ensure production needs are met
  • Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workspace
  • Completing all required cleaning checklists


Qualifications

  • Genuine interest in artisan baking and pastry production
  • Dependable, responsible, and self-motivated
  • Able to follow recipes, instructions, and production schedules
  • Strong time-management and communication skills
  • Comfortable working as part of a team
  • Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
  • Weekend and holiday availability
  • Previous bakery or pastry experience preferred, but not required


Harper Associates, founded in 1968, is Michigan’s longest-running hospitality recruitment agency. We partner with hotels, restaurants, country clubs, food service companies, and other professional organizations to source and place top talent.


Visit www.harperjobs.com to view all of our open positions and submit your resume to be considered for current and future opportunities.


Apply today or email your resume to kevin@harperjobs.com for a confidential conversation.


Kevin Swanquist

Executive Recruiter

Harper Associates

kevin@harperjobs.com

248-737-0222

www.harperjobs.com

Salary : $25 - $28

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