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Summit Hospitality Group; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Food Discount

50% off entree for you and guest

Job summary

Summit Restaurant Group is seeking a Pastry/Bakery Assistant to join our kitchen team. You will assist the Pastry/Bakery Chef in crafting desserts, preparing ingredients, and ensuring high presentation quality.

The role requires passion for baking, creativity in decorating, and adherence to sanitation standards. Flexible hours including weekends may be required, with employee benefits and opportunities for growth in a busy kitchen.

Qualifications

• Proficient in baking techniques and pastry production.
• Strong attention to detail in decorating finished desserts.
• Familiarity with sanitation and food safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pastry/Bakery Chef in creating desserts and confections.
• Prepare ingredients and operate baking equipment.
• Decorate pastries for presentation and quality.
• Monitor stock and assist with ordering supplies within budget.
• Ensure pastry section complies with safety regulations.

Skills

Baking techniques

Attention to detail

Creative decorating

Sanitation knowledge

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Culinary arts certificate

Tools

Oven & mixer operation

Job description

Job purpose

The Summit Restaurant Group Pastry/Bakery Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Pastry/BakeryChef with creating delicious desserts and confectionery. You should be passionate about baking and be inspired to create masterpieces that go beyond our customers’ expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operating and assisting the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.
• Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.
• Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.
• Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.
• Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.
• Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.
• Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking, or relevant field.
• 2 or more years’ experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.
• Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.
• Creative ability with artistic skill in decorating cakes and other desserts.
• Keen attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, and nutrition.
• Flexible working hours, including weekends and evenings, when necessary.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance- (Full-time)
• Food Discount
• Employees are allowed to get 50% off an entree while working and 50% off an entrée for themselves and a guest.

Direct Reports

Pastry/Bakery Chef