Pastry Intern – Fall 2026

Careers; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Careers is seeking a Pastry Cook to assist with high-quality pastry items including breakfast items, plated desserts, pastries, and breads for catering events.

The role supports approximately 20–25 hours per week, requiring attention to detail, strong organizational abilities, and a positive, team-focused attitude in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Resume is required.
• Experience with pastries and catering is preferred.
• Strong eye for plating and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pastry items according to recipes and yield guides.
• Maintain orderly, clean work area and equipment.
• Ensure all food is properly prepared and handled.
• Follow weekly prep workflow and adapt to business levels.
• Assist with special request catering items as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Team player

Food safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

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 Chefs satisfaction
• Are self motivated to work under pressure with high volume objectives
• Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitationhealth 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