Pastry Intern

Mercantile & Mash; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Dynamic team

Job summary

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group in Charleston is seeking a Pastry Intern who is passionate about baking and eager to learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef. You’ll assist in preparing and baking desserts and pastries, executing the Pastry Chef’s vision while honing your skills.

You’ll work with the pastry team, maintain a clean workstation, follow standardized recipe cards, and help keep stations stocked and organized throughout shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a pastry kitchen or similar setting.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong teamwork and willingness to assist others in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all dessert and baked items using standard recipes.
• Adhere to portion sizes, methods, quality standards and kitchen rules.
• Complete daily prep lists and closing checklists, maintain a sanitary workstation.

Skills

Pastry kitchen experience

Team player

Effective communication

Flexible schedule

Job description

Pastry Intern

Hospitality Starts Here:

Welcome to The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), where hospitality is more than a job; it's a family, a lifestyle, and an exciting journey. We believe that by taking care of you, you'll best take care of our guests. It's working. In addition to generous benefits and job openings across 30+ locations, we have internal growth opportunities for everyone who wants it. But most of all, we have heart!

Why Us:

Founded in 2009 by Steve Palmer, IRHG sets itself apart in the industry by fostering an environment where our people come first. We want to meet you. Come join us in our mission to change the hospitality industry, forever.

THE ROLE

You can’t remember a time when you weren’t excited by an expertly produced soufflé, and few things in life get you more excited than a perfect southern biscuit. As a Pastry Intern, you’ll get to learn from a seasoned Pastry Chef; you’ll prep and bake pastry and baked goods, executing the Pastry Chef’s vision while honing your skills.

What we will ask of you:

• 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

Requirements for Success:

• A minimum of one year experience in a pastry kitchen, preparing and cooking


• 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

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.


• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic and growing hospitality team.


• Fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.