Pastry Assistant

Pastry Assistant Garrison, NY 10524 $18

• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time $18
• $20 an hour
• Part-time, Full-time Job Overview Join our bakehouse team!

Support the pastry chef in preparing, producing, and fi nishing pastry items to consistent quality and presentation standards. Maintain a clean, safe, organized work area and help ensure effi cient pastry kitchen operations. Duties Prepare doughs, batters, fi llings, glazes, sauces per recipes and Pastry chefs guidance. Portion, shape, assemble, bake and fi nish pastries, cookies, cakes, viennoiserie, plated desserts, and scoop ice cream Perform basic piping, glazing, decorating, and simple cake assembly under guidance Measure and weigh ingredients accurately; follow recipes and SOPs Monitor bake times/temperatures and check product quality and consistency Package finished goods for display, delivery, or storage; label and rotate stock Clean, sanitize, and maintain tools, equipment, and workstations; follow HACCP/food-safety guidelines Assist with inventory counts, unpacking deliveries, and proper storage of ingredients Help minimize waste and report production needs to the pastry chef Support production during peak service times and special events as needed Experience High school diploma or equivalent; culinary/pastry certifi cation preferred but not required 0-2 years' experience in a bakery, pastry kitchen, café, or restaurant environment (on-the-job training acceptable) Basic knowledge of baking terms, techniques, and common pastry ingredients Familiarity with food safety and sanitation practices; ServSafe or equivalent a plus Skills and Attributes Strong attention to detail and consistent quality focus Good manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately Ability to follow recipes and directions precisely Team player with effective communication and time-management skills Comfortable in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (standing for long periods, lifting up to ~50 lbs., must be able to climb stairs) Working Conditions Early morning/morning shifts; some evenings, weekends and holidays required Work in hot, cold, and humid kitchen environments Uniform and hygiene requirements enforced

Pay:

$18.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Bereavement leave Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person