Part-Time Pastry Production Specialist — Grow into Lead

Crème de la Crop; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on all products

One complimentary pint per week

Job summary

Crème de la Crop is seeking a Pastry Production Specialist to support weekly production of ice cream, inclusions, baked goods, and more, under the direction of an Executive Chef. This part-time role offers a clear path to higher hours as responsibilities expand.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work independently after training in a shared kitchen in Herndon, VA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years formal culinary training or 2 years kitchen experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable standing for up to 8 hours.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Pastry experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and eventually lead weekly kitchen production (ice cream, inclusions, baked goods, etc.).
• Communicate openly and directly with the Executive Chef.
• Follow detailed prep systems and recipes with consistency.
• Help maintain an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen environment.
• Occasionally support retail service as needed.
• Monitor inventory across products, ingredients, and packaging and follow established systems for tracking and restocking.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Cleanliness

Food production

Recipe execution

Independent work

Math for scaling

ServSafe

Education

Culinary training or equivalent

Job description

Crème de la Crop is seeking a Pastry Production Specialist to support weekly production of ice cream, inclusions, baked goods, and more, under the direction of an Executive Chef. This part-time role offers a clear path to higher hours as responsibilities expand.

Ideal candidates bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to learn. Must be able to lift 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and work independently after training in a shared kitchen in Herndon, VA.