Assistant Pastry Chef

Hightop Hospitality Catering • Saint Paul, MN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Hightop Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to join their St. Paul catering division. This role involves preparing and baking a variety of scratch-made pastries, desserts, and baked goods, including cakes, macarons, profiteroles, tartlets, dessert shooters, and biscuits. The position is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring consistency, organization, and a strong attention to craft. The Assistant Pastry Chef will work behind the scenes to support events, build foundational pastry skills in a high-volume professional kitchen, and collaborate with the culinary and events teams. The role is year-round with increased hours during the peak event season (May-early November), with a set schedule of approximately 3 days per week, typically starting early morning and running through daytime hours. Regular availability on Fridays and Saturdays during peak season is required.

Requirements

• 2+ years of pastry or baking experience preferred
• Basic understanding of baking fundamentals and kitchen techniques
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Availability for early mornings, weekdays, and weekends
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of scratch-made pastries, desserts, and baked goods
• Assist with production of cakes, fillings, frostings, and plated desserts
• Follow recipes with precision and assist with scaling and batch production
• Maintain consistency and high-quality presentation standards
• Support ingredient prep, portioning, and inventory organization
• Help with packaging, labeling, and preparing orders for events
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment
• Collaborate with culinary and events teams to execute production timelines

Benefits

• Hands-on training and skill development in a professional pastry kitchen
• Work on a wide variety of products—from rustic baked goods to elegant desserts
• Consistent year-round work with seasonal variety
• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Opportunities for growth within Hightop Hospitality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed