Pastry Assistant

The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join the on-site team in San Diego, CA. The role supports the pastry team in delivering high-quality desserts and baked goods for members and events.

Responsibilities include preparing pastry components, baking, dessert plating, mise en place, inventory rotation, and proper storage, while following strict food safety and hygiene standards. Weekend/evening/holiday shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in pastry or bakery operations producing pastries, breads, and desserts.
• Cooking skills to assist with prep, production, and coordination with culinary team.
• Strong hygiene practices, knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Creativity to contribute to dessert presentation and seasonal offerings.
• Prior professional pastry/bakery environment experience preferred (hospitality/club/resort).
• Knowledge of pastry techniques; culinary education is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Prepare pastry components and bake pastries and breads.
• Assist with dessert plating and maintain consistent presentation standards.
• Support daily mise en place, rotate inventory, and store ingredients properly.
• Follow food safety procedures and keep workstations clean and organized.
• Collaborate with culinary colleagues to support menus and events.

Connaissances

Baking & Bakery operations

Cooking

Hygiene & food safety

Creativity

Teamwork

Dessert presentation

Time management

Storage & inventory

Formation

Culinary education (plus)

Outils

Pastry techniques

Description du poste

Company Description The Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe is Southern California’s premier private golf and country club, set on 550 guard-gated acres in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Since 1999, the club has offered championship golf on a Robert Trent Jones II designed 18-hole, par-71 course that has hosted nationally televised events and top professional and amateur players. Members enjoy nationally ranked practice facilities, an advanced performance center, and a 36,000-square-foot Tuscan clubhouse surrounded by working vineyards and an extensive on-site garden. The Michelin-trained culinary team provides farm-to-table cuisine and supports a variety of dining experiences and social events. The Bridges fosters a welcoming, multi-generational community focused on friendship, healthy competition, and active living.

Role Description The Pastry Assistant is a full-time, on-site role based in San Diego, CA, supporting the pastry team in delivering high-quality desserts and baked goods for members and events. This role includes preparing pastry components, baking pastries and breads, assisting with dessert plating, and maintaining consistent presentation standards. The Pastry Assistant helps with daily mise en place, inventory rotation, and proper storage of ingredients and finished products. Responsibilities also include following food safety and hygiene procedures, keeping workstations clean and organized, and collaborating with culinary colleagues to support menus and special functions. The position may require working weekends, evenings, and holidays based on club operations and events.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess skills in Baking and Bakery operations for producing a variety of pastries, breads, and desserts.
• Candidates should possess Cooking skills to assist with preparation, basic production, and coordination with the broader culinary team.
• Candidates should possess strong Hygiene practices, including knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation, and proper handling of ingredients.
• Candidates should possess Creativity skills to contribute to dessert presentation, seasonal offerings, and special event menus.
• Previous experience in a professional pastry or bakery environment, preferably in hospitality, club, or resort settings.
• Basic knowledge of pastry techniques, measurements, and recipe execution; culinary or pastry education is a plus.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift moderate weights, and work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management abilities, with reliability and attention to detail.