Pastry Chef Assistant
About The Position
The Pastry Chef Assistant supports the Pastry Chef with the daily preparation, production, presentation, and service of breakfast pastries, breads, desserts, and other baked goods for residents, guests, and staff at Dallas Retirement Village. The role involves following recipes, preparing ingredients, maintaining production schedules, and meeting established standards for quality, appearance, portion control, and food safety. The assistant also helps prepare baked goods and desserts for regular meal service, catered functions, special events, and resident celebrations. This position is suited to someone who enjoys baking and working collaboratively in a kitchen to provide fresh, high-quality products and memorable dining experiences.
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic baking techniques, ingredient preparation, and food safety practices.
- Ability to accurately follow recipes and production instructions.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and presentation.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Dependable attendance and strong time-management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a culinary team.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Food Handler's Card required, or ability to obtain one upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous baking, pastry, culinary, or food service experience.
- Culinary school training or pastry coursework.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Pastry Chef with preparing and producing breads, breakfast pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, desserts, and other baked goods according to recipes, production sheets, and catering requirements.
- Measure, weigh, portion, and prepare ingredients according to established recipes and instructions.
- Assist with mixing, baking, decorating, finishing, plating, and portioning baked goods and desserts as directed by the Pastry Chef.
- Prepare ingredients, tools, and equipment in advance to support efficient daily production and timely meal service.
- Follow approved recipes, production procedures, and presentation standards to ensure consistent product quality and appearance.
- Assist with preparing desserts and baked goods for regular meal service, catered functions, special events, and resident celebrations.
- Follow established portion sizes and serving requirements to support consistency, minimize waste, and meet production needs.
- Assist with tracking production quantities, waste, unused portions, product shortages, and other required records; communicate supply needs and inventory concerns to the Pastry Chef.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment in accordance with food safety and sanitation standards.
- Assist with receiving, storing, rotating, and organizing ingredients and supplies.
- Collaborate with culinary team members to support daily dining services, special events, and catering functions.
- Follow all community, department, and regulatory food safety standards and infection control practices.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Every Day Pay and daily pay options
- 403(b) with company match
- Paid time off
- Six paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
- Life and disability insurance
- Day care support
- Supportive team environment with growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
