What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Assistant position at Sweet Art?
Thank you for your interest in joining Sweet Art Boutique Bakery!
We're looking for a motivated Pastry/Baker Assistant who is passionate about baking and pastry and wants hands-on experience in a growing bakery. This position is especially suited for current baking or culinary students, recent graduates, or candidates early in their pastry career who are eager to learn and grow.
About the Role
As a Pastry Baker at Sweet Art, you will work alongside our team to prepare and produce a variety of handcrafted bakery products. You will gain real-world production experience while learning our recipes, techniques, quality standards, and production systems.
We are looking for someone who has a foundation in baking and pastry, pays close attention to detail, and is excited to continue learning and developing their craft.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake pastries, cookies, croissants, cinnamon rolls, cakes, and other bakery products
- Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, creams, mousses, compotes, and other pastry components
- Accurately scale and measure ingredients according to recipes
- Portion, shape, assemble, bake, and finish products according to Sweet Art standards
- Follow recipes and production procedures accurately and consistently
- Follow daily and weekly production lists and help complete production on schedule
- Maintain consistency in taste, appearance, portion size, and overall product quality
- Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and prepared products
- Maintain clean and sanitized workstations, equipment, tools, and production areas
- Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and handling procedures
- Communicate ingredient shortages, quality concerns, or production issues to management
- Assist with seasonal products, menu testing, and new product development
- Work efficiently and collaboratively with the Sweet Art team
Skills we're Looking For
- Basic knowledge of baking and pastry techniques
- Familiarity with doughs, batters, creams, fillings, and other pastry components
- Ability to accurately follow recipes, measurements, and production instructions
- Strong attention to detail and consistency
- Good organization and time-management skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced bakery environment
- Willingness to learn new techniques, recipes, and production systems
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Minimum Requirements
- Currently enrolled in, recently graduated from, or have relevant experience in a Baking & Pastry Arts, Culinary Arts, or related field
- Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation
- Ability to follow written recipes and instructions accurately
- Reliable, punctual, and organized
- Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods
- Ability to safely lift and carry ingredients, equipment, and supplies commonly used in a bakery
- Professional bakery experience is preferred but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate.