What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Assistant position at NAPA Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood?
Join Our Culinary Team & Perfect Your Craft!
We are thrilled to be opening our fourth location in Glenwood Place this spring and are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Assistant to join our team. At Napa, we are committed to gracious hospitality, culinary excellence, accountability, growth, and community—core values that define our approach to food and service. Our pastry program is an essential part of our guest experience, and we are looking for a dedicated individual who is eager to learn, refine their skills, and contribute to our high-quality desserts and baked goods.
Why Work With Us?
- Gracious Hospitality – We believe that desserts should be as warm and inviting as the atmosphere we create.
- Excellence – We focus on precise techniques, high-quality ingredients, and refined presentation.
- Accountability – Every team member plays a role in upholding our high standards of consistency and quality.
- Growth-Focused – We offer mentorship, hands-on training, and opportunities for advancement.
- Community – We foster a supportive and professional kitchen environment where creativity thrives.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist in the preparation of pastries, breads, and desserts for service.
- Follow precise recipes and techniques to maintain quality and consistency.
- Work with doughs, batters, custards, and chocolate, ensuring proper textures and flavors.
- Plating and garnishing desserts to meet restaurant presentation standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pastry station, tools, and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with the culinary team to ensure seamless service.
- Support pastry chefs in menu development, seasonal adjustments, and new techniques.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous pastry experience preferred, but we are willing to train passionate and motivated candidates.
- Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, baking principles, and ingredient functions.
- Ability to work cleanly, efficiently, and with great attention to detail.
- A passion for pastry arts, creativity, and presentation.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Reliability, professionalism, and a desire to grow and learn.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay in a professional and supportive environment.
- Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced chefs.
- Opportunities for career growth within our expanding restaurant group.
- A team that values precision, artistry, and innovation in pastry.
- A chance to be part of an exciting new restaurant opening in the Carolinas!
If you have a love for pastry, baking, and the artistry of dessert-making, and want to be part of a team that values creativity, quality, and hospitality, we’d love to meet you!
Requirements:Pastry Assistant Job Requirements:
- Must be able to accurately weigh, sift, measure, and mix baking ingredients.
- Be able to adhere to recipes.
- Must be knowledgeable in bread and standard pastry items such as: ice creams, cakes, chocolate, and various pastry techniques.
- Must have at least 3 years of pastry experience.
- Must be able to lift over 50 lbs.
- Must have basic bakery skills and a good understanding of bakery terminology, as well as baker's math.
- Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload.
- Ability to interact in a team based environment.
- Ability to complete orders quickly.
- ServSafe is a plus, as well as previous experience in a high-volume bakery or restaurant setting.
