Assistant Pastry Chef Jay's Catering

•3.9 Garden Grove, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $26

•$27 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Bakery experience Baking Full Job Description We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our team! For over 50 years, the Jay's family of brands has been creating unforgettable dining experiences throughout Orange County. From Jay's Catering in Garden Grove and our two Ellie's Table cafés in San Juan Capistrano and Irvine, to our award-winning venues across Orange County, we've built a reputation for exceptional food, outstanding service, and a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who loves baking and takes pride in making things from scratch. As our founder and culinary visionary, Jay Mastroianni says, "If you can't bake it, cook it, or make it, then don't do it." Every dessert we serve is made from scratch, and our extensive dessert menu gives our Pastry Chef the opportunity to create everything from seasonal macarons and café specials at Ellie's Table where "Happiness Is Homemade", to gourmet desserts for luxury weddings and corporate celebrations. You'll gain hands-on experience producing a wide variety of desserts including our French, Italian, Latin, and Asian Dessert Collections, Wedding Cakes, Dessert Cakes, and custom desserts designed specifically for our clients' events. Every shift includes a complimentary hot lunch because we believe great food should be enjoyed by the people who make it.

Schedule:

Part Time or Full Time Sample Schedule:

Part Time Monday

•Thursday, 9am-3pm, 4 days per week Full Time Monday

•Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm, 5 days per week

Pay:

$26

•27/hour based on experience

What You'll Do:

Assist our pastry chef in preparing, baking, decorating, and assembling our signature desserts from scratch.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of professional baking experience in a high-volume kitchen (Catering or Bakery background preferred).

Efficiency:

Strong multitasking and time-management skills to ensure every order is perfect and on time.

Attitude:

A positive, reliable team player who is "proud of the plate" they put out.

Teamwork:

Capable of taking directions & staying focused while working independently, as well as contributing positively in collaborative team environment.

The Perks:

Competitive Pay:

$26

•27/hour based on your experience.

Family Culture:

Join a thriving, friendly team that has been a community staple for five decades.

Daily Hot Lunch:

Enjoy a delicious, complimentary hot meal during every shift! Full Time Benefits

•Minimum 32 hours per week: Medical Insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Paid Vacation 401

K Pay:

$26.00

•$27.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person