Part-time Pastry Assistant Job Description

Our wedding catering company seeks a skilled Pastry Assistant who will be responsible for reading and following recipes using weight measurements. The ideal candidate will excel at baking, filling, and icing cakes, with a particular emphasis on icing skills as these are challenging to teach. You will create a variety of mini pastries including pte choux, pastry cream, chocolate mousse, brownies, blondies, petit fours, and macarons. The role involves delivering wedding orders to up to four locations, requiring a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

The successful candidate will maintain strict food safety protocols while working efficiently in our fast-paced kitchen environment. You will assist with wedding cake assembly, prepare mise en place for daily production, and handle special dietary requests when needed. Previous bakery experience is preferred, along with the ability to work early mornings. Physical requirements include standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

We value attention to detail, consistency in production, and the ability to meet tight catering deadlines. The ideal Pastry Assistant will be passionate about creating beautiful desserts for weddings and special events while maintaining our high quality standards. You will participate in inventory management, communicate supply needs, and occasionally assist with recipe testing and development. Being able to work collaboratively with our team and maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and follow recipes precisely using weight measurements
• Bake, fill, and ice cakes (icing skills particularly valued)
• Deliver bakery orders to up to 4 locations
• Prepare mini pastries including:
  • Pte choux
  • Pastry cream
  • Chocolate mousse
  • Brownies and blondies
  • Petit fours
  • Macarons

Additional Important Duties:

• Assist with wedding cake assembly and decoration
• Prepare and maintain everything is in place for daily production
• Follow strict food safety and sanitation protocols
• Maintain quality control throughout production process
• Manage time effectively to meet tight catering deadlines
• Document inventory and communicate supply needs
• Assist with packaging finished products for transport
• Handle special dietary requests (gluten-free, vegan options)
• Work collaboratively in a fast-paced kitchen/bakery environment
• Maintain cleanliness of work stations and equipment
• Assist with recipe testing and development as needed
• Participate in client tastings when required

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in bakery or pastry production preferred
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Knowledge of basic pastry techniques and terminology
• Ability to work early morning hours
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record for deliveries
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• 20-25 hours per week (2-3 days during the week)