Pastry Intern - Fall 2026

bestimpressionscaterers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Best Impressions Caterers is seeking a Pastry Cook to create quality pastries, breakfast items, plated and display desserts, pastry cream, mousses, breads, sauces, and cakes.

The position is part-time, approximately 20–25 hours per week, on-site in Charlotte, NC, with opportunities to showcase creativity and collaborate with the culinary team.

Qualifications

• Follow directions and execute job tasks to Chef’s satisfaction.
• Are self-motivated to work under pressure with high volume objectives.
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations in an organized work area.
• Are able to work efficiently with strong attention to details.
• Have an understanding of food and pastry field as it applies to catering.

Responsibilities

• Follow, prioritizing and executing duties on daily preparation list.
• Maintain an organized and clean work area.
• Verifying all food is properly prepared and handled.
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides.
• Understanding weekly workflow, relative to business levels and anticipating work volume.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Follow directions

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

People-oriented

Job description

Position Description

The Pastry Cook responsibilities include preparing quality pastry items such as breakfast items, plated and displayed desserts, pastry cream, mousses, select artisan breads, sauces, cakes, and special request custom items. We anticipate this position working approximately 20-25 hour per week.

Job Duties

• Following, prioritizing and executing duties on daily preparation list
• Maintaining an organized and clean work area
• Verifying all food is properly prepared and handled
• Prepare all menu items following recipes and yield guides
• Understanding weekly workflow, relative to business levels and anticipating work volume
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

The successful candidate is eager to work with a positive attitude, people-oriented approach and great organizational skills. They will:

• Have the ability to follow direction and execute job tasks to Chef’s satisfaction
• Are self-motivated to work under pressure with high volume objectives
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations in an organized work area
• Are able to work efficiently with strong attention to details
• Have an understanding of food and pastry field as it applies to catering

Resume is required