Overview Join our vibrant bakery team as a Bakery Front Counter & Pastry Finishing Assistant, where your enthusiasm and culinary skills will shine! In this dynamic role, you will be the friendly face greeting customers at the front counter while also applying your pastry finishing talents behind the scenes. Your energy and attention to detail will help create an inviting atmosphere and beautifully crafted baked goods that delight every guest. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your food industry expertise, sharpen your culinary skills, and be part of a passionate team dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction. Duties Welcome customers with a warm, energetic attitude, providing excellent service and product recommendations. Assist customers with packaging their purchases efficiently and accurately, ensuring presentation aligns with quality standards. Prepare baked goods for display by applying finishing touches such as cake decorating, glazing, and garnishing to enhance visual appeal. Support food preparation tasks including pastry assembly, finishing and assisting head pastry chefs in various duties. Operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including mixers, ovens, knives, and pastry tools to ensure smooth production flow. Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food safety standards, sanitizing surfaces regularly, and organizing ingredients and tools. Contribute to high-volume production by managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining consistency in baked goods quality. Qualifications Previous experience in food production or bakery environments is highly desirable; pastry experience is a plus. Strong skills and familiarity with cake decorating techniques are preferred. Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures. Ability to perform basic math for ingredient measurement and recipe scaling accurately. Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, energetic demeanor. Experience operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced setting. High-volume production experience is advantageous; catering or food industry background is beneficial. Join us if you're passionate about baking, eager to learn new culinary techniques, and committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences! This role offers a lively work environment where your skills will grow while contributing to the creation of delicious baked goods enjoyed by many.
Pay:
$15.00 - $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week