Assistant Pastry Chef

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; North Andrew Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Falsetto Bakery is seeking a talented and driven Assistant Pastry Chef to join our growing culinary team. This role focuses on artisan bread production, dough preparation, fermentation, and baking, with responsibilities across breads, pastries, and desserts for Falsetto Hospitality's portfolio.

Working with our Corporate Pastry Chef, you will support daily production, maintain quality, and ensure efficiency in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in bakery, pastry, or bread production.
• Strong hands-on experience with artisan bread and dough production.
• Knowledge of fermentation, proofing, hydration, shaping, scoring, and baking techniques.
• Experience with sourdough and naturally leavened breads preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency at scale.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Flexible availability including early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily production of artisan breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Prepare and execute a variety of breads and doughs with consistency.
• Support Corporate Pastry Chef with recipe execution and development.
• Operate and maintain mixers, ovens, proofers, and other bakery equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Monitor proofing, baking, cooling, storage, and handling to Falsetto Hospitality standards.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, ordering, and waste minimization.
• Communicate effectively with the pastry team and kitchen operations.

Skills

Artisan bread production

Dough preparation

Quality control

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary or pastry degree (preferred)

Tools

Bakery equipment operation (mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters)

Job description

Assistant Pastry ChefFalsetto Bakery | Falsetto HospitalityPosition SummaryFalsetto Bakery is seeking a talented and driven Assistant Pastry Chef to join our growing culinary team. This position is ideal for a pastry professional with a strong background in artisan bread production, dough preparation, fermentation, and baking, along with experience in pastry and dessert production.Working closely with our Corporate Pastry Chef and culinary leadership team, the Assistant Pastry Chef will support the daily production of breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods for Falsetto Hospitality's portfolio of restaurant concepts.The ideal candidate is passionate about the craft of baking, highly organized, consistent, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. Strong bread and dough experience is essential for this role.

Requirements/Responsibilities

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily production of artisan breads, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods.
• Prepare and execute a variety of breads and doughs while maintaining consistency in quality, flavor, texture, and appearance.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of mixing, shaping, proofing, fermentation, baking temperatures, and dough development.
• Work with naturally leavened and yeasted doughs and understand proper fermentation techniques and timing.
• Support the Corporate Pastry Chef with recipe execution, testing, development, and production.
• Follow established recipes, preparation methods, portioning, and presentation standards.
• Maintain consistent quality across high-volume production.
• Monitor proofing, baking, cooling, storage, and handling to ensure products meet Falsetto Hospitality standards.
• Assist with pastry and dessert preparation as needed.
• Properly operate and maintain mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeters, and other bakery equipment.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary work environment.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and Department of Health requirements.
• Assist with inventory management, product rotation, ordering, and minimizing waste.
• Properly label, date, store, and rotate ingredients and finished products.
• Communicate effectively with the pastry team, chefs, and restaurant operations teams.
• Assist with training and supporting bakery team members when needed.
• Maintain a professional attitude and contribute to a positive, collaborative kitchen environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by culinary leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional bakery, pastry, or bread production experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with artisan bread and dough production required.
• Knowledge of fermentation, proofing, hydration, shaping, scoring, and baking techniques.
• Experience with sourdough and naturally leavened breads is highly preferred.
• Working knowledge of pastry and dessert production.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency at scale.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Culinary or pastry degree is a plus but not required with equivalent professional experience.
• Must have flexible availability, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around ovens, mixers, proofers, and other commercial bakery equipment.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks associated with mixing, shaping, portioning, and production.