Pastry Assistant - Grow with a Dynamic Hospitality Team

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic team

Fast-paced environment

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join our growing culinary team at 30+ locations. You’ll learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef, prep and bake desserts and pastries, and help bring the Pastry Chef’s vision to life.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in a pastry kitchen, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, with physical stamina for standing

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year experience in a pastry kitchen.
• Have a positive energy, be ready to assist fellow support staff and work as a team player
• Must be able to speak, read and understand basic baking and cooking directions
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers, employees, and all guests
• A flexible schedule to work days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Constant standing/walking with occasional stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, or lifting

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dessert and baked good items on the menu using our Standard Recipe Card for preparation of all products
• Adhere to standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef or manager-on-duty
• Complete a Daily Prep List and Closing Checklist for each shift for assigned duties while maintaining a clean and sanitary work station, adhering to all DHEC regulations; this includes tables, shelves, walls, ovens, pastry/dessert equipment and refrigeration equipment
• Promptly report all product shortages, equipment problems or food quality issues to Pastry Chef or Executive Chef

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Baking directions literacy

Job description

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join our growing culinary team at 30+ locations. You’ll learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef, prep and bake desserts and pastries, and help bring the Pastry Chef’s vision to life.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in a pastry kitchen, strong teamwork, and the ability to follow standard recipes and safety guidelines. The role requires flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and holidays, with physical stamina for standing