Pastry Assistant

Fresh Baguette•Rockville, MD

51d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastry Assistant to join our Sweets department at our Fresh Baguette Rockville production center, 804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850. The Pastry Assistant's role is to support the Baker Sous Chefs in their daily operations. You will be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries and desserts for the bakery to deliver outstanding guest experiences and financial profitability. Products vary from blue berry muffins, double chocolate muffins, madeleines, pumpkin loaves, gingerbread loaves, coffee cakes, and more.

Requirements

No prior professional experience required.
A fast learner with a positive attitude and a proven ability to adapt.
Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with others effectively.
Strong attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks accurately.
Ability to follow procedures and adhere to detailed instructions without deviation.
Capability to comply with food safety guidelines consistently.
Punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining a high level of productivity.
Physical endurance to meet demands of fast-paced and labor-intensive role
High School Diploma or GED
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons
Availability to work on Holidays and during peak business periods - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
Ability to perform heavy work such as lifting 75lbs+, bending, reaching, and standing for 8 hours+
Reliable transportation to work
Reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension proficiency in English

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to follow recipes and standard operating procedures.
Maintain tools and personal hygiene to ensure food safety and quality standards.
Prepare flour and other baking ingredients, either manually or with the assistance of commercial bakery equipment.
Shape dough to bake a variety of sweet bread and other baked goods.
Repetitive icing of sweet breads, eclairs, etc for many hours straight.
Lift, bend, and reach for bags of flour or sugar of 75lbs+.
Operate commercial bakery equipment, including mixers, blenders, ovens and cookers.
Work efficiently and quickly to meet production targets and deadlines.
Ensure strict adherence to food safety guidelines and hygiene practices during all operations.
Follow clear written procedures when handling recipes.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area.