Pastry Assistant

Pastry Assistant Requirements:

We are seeking a meticulous pastry assistant to assist the pastry chef in the preparation, production, and presentation of desserts, pastries, and house made breads for our restaurant and event space. As the pastry assistant, you will work creatively as part of a team within a fast-paced work environment while strictly adhering to established quality, sanitation, and safety standards. 

To be a successful pastry assistant, you should have ample scratch-baking background and knowledge of cake decorating techniques. Ultimately, a top-notch pastry assistant should have a strong attention to detail and demonstrate excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills. 

Pastry Assistant Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of cakes, breads, miniature desserts, pastries, plated desserts, ice creams and sorbets and other baked items for restaurant and event space.
• Follow standardized recipes to ensure the quality of baked goods served to our guests.
• Maintain inventory of food items, rotate stock, manage the safe storage of refrigerated and non-refrigerated items, and communicate all ordering and equipment needs to the executive pastry chef.
• Oversee and assist with a la carte pastry and buffet dessert table set up and presentation. 
• Develop and test new menu items as needed, including producing standardized recipes and plating guides.
• Ensure pastry preparation areas, kitchen equipment and supplies are maintained, clean, and sanitized.
• Completes other appropriate tasks as assigned by the Pastry Chef and/or the Executive Chef.
• Assist the savory department, as needed, with both production and execution of food and desserts before or during service and/or an event.

Pastry Assistant Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Culinary degree preferred but not required.
• A minimum of two years' professional baking and pastry experience.
• Experience with bread baking and chocolate work preferred.
• Knowledge of American and Metric measuring standards. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for long periods of time.
• Willingness to work long hours, irregular shifts including nights, and on weekends and holidays.