Assistant Pastry Chef

Splendido•Oro Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your creativity and pastry expertise to Splendido, a luxury culinary destination where scratch-made desserts and artisan breads take center stage. As our full-time Assistant Pastry Chef, you’ll work side-by-side with our Pastry Chef to lead bakeshop operations, craft stunning pastries, cakes, confections, and seasonal dessert menus, and support events with showpieces and stylish buffet displays. If you’re passionate about baking, thrive in a collaborative kitchen, and love delighting guests with high-quality, eye-catching creations—this is the role for you. Weekend, weeknight, and holiday availability required.

Requirements

2+ years of experience as a baker or pastry cook.
Strong knowledge of classic and modern baking techniques.
Ability to follow and create standardized recipes.
Effective communication with team, residents, and guests.
Understanding of nutrition, allergens, and dietary restrictions.
Current sanitation certification.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Arts degree with a focus in Baking & Pastry.
CPC certification from the American Culinary Federation.

Responsibilities

Assist Pastry Chef and oversee Baker operations.
Craft top-tier pastries, breads, cakes, and desserts from scratch.
Co-create seasonal dessert menus aligned with Mather standards.
Prepare showpieces and event desserts per BEOs.
Ensure stunning presentation and consistent product quality.
Collaborate on purchasing via online platforms.
Train team on equipment use and food safety; maintain clean workspace.
Use production lists and par levels to minimize waste.
Adapt recipes for dietary needs and preferences.
Keep recipes, nutrition info, and inventory updated.
Drive quality assurance and process enhancements.

Benefits

A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Paid Parental Leave
Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Extended illness benefits
Employee wellness programs
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance is available to benefit eligible team members.