What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Assistant position at Quarter French?
Job Summary
Quarter French, a new bakery opening soon, is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Pastry Assistant to work alongside the Pastry Chef in producing a wide range of breads, breakfast pastries, and desserts. Responsibilities include large-scale bread production, laminated doughs and viennoiserie, baking, preparing creams and pastry components, and producing desserts such as crème brûlée, beignets, and plated cakes. The ideal candidate must be organized, dependable, eager to learn, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment with strong time management and attention to detail. Previous pastry or baking experience is preferred.
Schedule: Flexible hours based on production needs, with shifts potentially beginning as early as 2–3 AM or taking place during evening/night hours.
Prep will be done in offsite kitchen and be driven over to the bakery by 7 am daily.
Located in Downtown Charleston.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of a wide range of baked goods, including doughs, cakes, pastries, croissants and other confectionary treats using established recipes and standards
- Decorate desserts and pastries with precision, creativity, and attention to detail to ensure visual appeal
- Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and pastry tools safely and efficiently
- Package finished products securely for retail display or catering orders, maintaining presentation quality during handling
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards
- Support high-volume production needs while ensuring consistency in product quality and adherence to recipes
- Handle food safely by following proper food handling procedures and maintaining hygiene standards at all times
Requirements
- Previous experience in food production or pastry preparation is highly preferred; familiarity with baking techniques is essential
- Strong knife skills for dough cutting, decorating, and ingredient preparation
- Knowledge of cake decorating techniques and pastry arts is a plus
- Ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing portion sizes
- Excellent attention to detail to ensure product consistency and quality control
- Customer service orientation with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Understanding of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures
- Experience with high-volume production environments is advantageous
- Culinary experience within the food industry or catering sector is desirable
Join us as a Pastry Assistant and bring your passion for baking into a role that celebrates creativity, precision, and teamwork. Be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional baked goods that delight our customers every day!
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $24