Assistant Pastry Chef: Create Showstopping Desserts & Cakes

Bella Collina; Montverde (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bella Collina in Montverde, FL is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Pastry Chef in creating high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods. You will help maintain exceptional presentation and consistency while upholding food safety standards.

You will help decorate cakes, design seasonal desserts, monitor inventory, assist in daily service and special events, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely production.

Qualifications

• Experience as Assistant Pastry Chef, Pastry Cook, Baker, or similar role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, baking and dessert prep techniques.
• Experience with cake decorating and finishing techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity and commitment to quality.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency.
• Knowledge of sanitation and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of seasonal desserts and specialty offerings.
• Decorate pastries, cakes and desserts with various icings and toppings for presentation.
• Assist in designing and decorating custom cakes per specifications.
• Ensure quality, consistency and freshness of all baked goods.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify Pastry Chef when supplies are low.
• Inspect ingredients, equipment and workstations for quality and functionality.
• Maintain a clean, organized pastry station adhering to health and sanitation standards.
• Support production of in-house cake and bread programs.
• Assist in banquet, restaurant and event dessert production.
• Follow standardized recipes and portion controls to minimize waste.

Skills

Pastry

Baking

Cake decorating

Food safety

Attention to detail

Education

Culinary or Pastry Certification (preferred)

Job description

Bella Collina in Montverde, FL is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Pastry Chef in creating high-quality desserts, pastries, breads, and baked goods. You will help maintain exceptional presentation and consistency while upholding food safety standards.

You will help decorate cakes, design seasonal desserts, monitor inventory, assist in daily service and special events, and collaborate with the culinary team to ensure timely production.