Pastry Chef Assistant

Insalata’s Restaurant is looking for an pastry assistant to join our team. Hours are from 6 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., minimum 32 hours per week, to include weekend days and some holidays. This position will involve creating breads and plated desserts for our Mediterranean restaurant as well as providing cookies, tea breads, cakes, and puddings for our busy take-out department and for outside catering.

Responsibilities

· Prepare a variety of baked goods to industry standard.

· Assist in morning duties to include baking yeasted breads and cookies.

· Prepare a variety of baked goods and dessert components to include cookie doughs, cakes, tarts, custards, dessert sauces, tea breads, granola, etc.

Requirements

· One year industry experience or culinary certification in production baking

· Ability to stand for long periods of time

· Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to follow verbal instructions and written recipes in English

· Current Food Handlers certification

· Ability to use Imperial and Metric weight and volume measurements

· Bread baking experience and/or education/certification

· Ability to follow industry standard organization and cleaning practices

Benefits and Compensation

· Free Employee Meal

· Health Benefits

· Retirement Fund

· Paid Time Off

· Compensation range $22 to $25 per hour, commensurate with experience

About Insalata’s

Since 1996, Insalata’s has brought the warm spirit of the Mediterranean to Marin County. As an integral part of the community, our Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant has become a place for every occasion, including once-in-a-lifetime celebrations (in the private Siena Room or via catering) and busy weeknight dinners (from the takeout counter). With menus that strike a balance between familiar flavors and enticing new fare, the restaurant strives to make everyone feel welcome at the table. Insalata’s is located at 120 Sir Francis Drake Blvd. in San Anselmo. Learn more at https://insalatas.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• baking: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $25