Pastry Assistant

Join the Max Hospitality Team!

Max Fish, located in the heart of Glastonbury, CT, is searching for a passionate and adaptable full-time Pastry Assistant to join our team for approximately 35 hours/weekly. If you have a love for pastry, creativity, and working in a high-energy, fine-dining environment, we want to hear from you! Weekend availability is required as were looking for a team member who can contribute at least one day during the weekend.

Max Fish is committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience and high-quality seafood, offering both creative dishes and a vibrant atmosphere. As part of Max Hospitality, you'll be joining an award-winning, locally grown business with multiple unique venues all under one company. Our team is encouraged to explore creativity and grow within their roles, and we are seeking someone who shares this passion.

The ideal candidate will assist the Pastry Chef in crafting house-made desserts, specialty desserts for private events, and seasonal creations that align with the restaurants vision. Experience in a fine-dining kitchen is a plus, and prior work in a salad bar or raw fish station is especially advantageous, as adaptability in various kitchen roles is a key component of this position.

We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in pastry but also flexible enough to contribute to other areas, such as the salad bar or raw fish station, as needed. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative kitchen environment and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Pay

• Benefits: PTO, 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident, FSA, HSA, and a generous dining discount

• A Supportive Team Environment

• Opportunities for Growth and Development within Max Hospitality

• Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Pastry Chef in creating high-quality desserts, including house-made and specialty desserts for private events

• Support the team in other kitchen duties as required, including occasionally working the salad bar or shucking at the raw fish station

• Collaborate with the team to update and experiment with the dessert menu, adding new items and seasonal selections

• Ensure all food preparation follows food safety and quality standards

• Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and a passion for pastry

What We're Looking For:

• Prior experience in a fine-dining kitchen, with a focus on pastry, is preferred

• Experience in a salad bar or raw fish station is a PLUS

• Weekend availability and flexibility to work at least one day during the weekend is A MUST

• Strong adaptability and a positive attitude toward working in various kitchen roles

• Creativity and an eagerness to contribute new ideas to the pastry program

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team

• High attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills

• Commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience for guests

Diversity creates a healthy atmosphere: Max Hospitality is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.