Pastry Chef
Description:
Are you passionate about creating delicious sweet treats and dream of becoming a skilled pastry chef? Join our team and embark on a delectable journey as a Part-Time Apprentice Pastry Chef. Under the mentorship of a Le Cordon Bleu trained French pastry chef, you will learn the art of baking and decorating everything from simple breakfast pastries to exquisite multi-tier wedding cakes.
Requirements:
- Prior experience with home or professional baking.
- Love of baking and willingness to learn and grow as a pastry chef.
- A positive attitude and a deep passion for baking and creating sweet treats.
- Strong attention to detail ability to follow instructions and procedures.
- Strong work ethic and effective time management skills to ensure timely production.
- Capability to handle large kitchen equipment, utensils, and ingredients with precision.
- Ability to stand on a tile floor for extended periods (shifts range from 4-8 hours).
- Availability for flexible scheduling based on orders and production needs.
- Must have own transportation.
Responsibilities:
As a Pastry Apprentice, you will work closely with our head pastry chef and have a range of responsibilities including:
- Reviewing written task lists at the start of your shift.
- Preparing ingredients and executing the production of assorted baked goods, mini desserts, fillings, and frostings.
- Organizing finished baked goods and maintaining a well-organized workspace.
- Restocking supplies and ingredients as needed to ensure seamless production.
- Daily clean up and sanitization of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Assisting in the assembly of cake tiers, cupcakes, and assorted baked goods/mini desserts.
- Preparing buttercreams, frostings, and fillings to perfection.
- Collaborating with the head chef for occasional finishing touches on tiers, mini desserts, or baked goods.
- Further preparation and production of mini desserts to meet the demand.
- Preparing sampler boxes to showcase our delicious creations.
- Getting hands-on experience working closely with the head chef on larger specialty custom cake projects.
If you have a burning passion for pastry arts, a strong work ethic, and the desire to learn from a seasoned French pastry chef, we invite you to join our team and kickstart your career as an Apprentice Pastry Chef. Apply today and indulge your passion for creating delightful desserts!
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your passion for pastry arts and why you're the perfect fit for this apprenticeship to ------------.