Pastry Assistant

Description

*Seeking Part-Time Seasonal Pastry Assistant for Napa at Kingsley, with the ability to assist our current pastry assistant two to three days out of the week, and assist in any prep cook needs, as well. Seasonal help required October through March.*

Main Responsibilities of a Pastry Assistant:

? Preparing workstations, preparing baked goods, and kitchen equipment for baking.

? Baking, cooking, and arranging food. 

Pastry Assistant Job Description: 

We are looking for a pastry assistant to fill a vacant spot in our kitchen staff and contribute to the overall excellence of our restaurant. The person we are hoping to employ is first and foremost skilled, organized, and creative. We are looking for someone to work as a team player, follow instructions, and help us delight our customers with delicious desserts from our menu. In addition to pastry prowess, great communication and organizational skills are paramount. A good candidate for this job is a person with attention to detail who can keep the kitchen tidy and clean all while preparing, baking, cooking, and arranging food together with the rest of our kitchen staff. We pride ourselves in our exceptional service, and we expect nothing less from our pastry assistants. The advantage goes to candidates with a diploma from a culinary school. This person must have at least 4 years of pastry experience, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment. 

Responsibilities of a Pastry Assistant:

? Maintaining a sanitized and well-organized kitchen. 

? Preparing workstations for baking.

? Skill in operating equipment such as mixers, food processors, food cutters, slicers, blenders, gas range, and fryers.

? Checking the quality of the ingredients. 

? Preparing baked/cooked items using various techniques. 

? Preparing food using various pastry techniques. 

? Arranging food and ensuring an appealing presentation. 

? Manage food storage, stock, and ingredient orders. 

? Time management and organizational skills to review daily production needs and plan daily.

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.