Pastry Kitchen Assistant — Desserts & Production

US Lawns; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

On-site Parking

Supplemental Insurance

Paid Jury Duty

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Smoke-free Work Environment

Free On-duty Meals

Employee Parties

Direct Deposit

Holiday Bonus

Bereavement Leave

Family and Medical Leave

Uniforms

Job summary

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Pastry Helper to assist the Pastry Chef in producing pastries and baked goods within the Pastry Kitchen while upholding guest service and club policies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, some culinary training, and two+ years of experience in a similar environment, with knowledge of pastries, baking, and cake decorating. The role emphasizes sanitation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary school or related experience.
• Two or more years of culinary experience in a similar operation.
• Origination and production knowledge.
• Knowledge of culinary department duties.
• Knowledge of kitchens and storage areas.
• Knowledge of the use, cleaning, and safe handling / breakdown of all equipment.
• Creative, innovative, and positive personality.
• Must be able to speak and hear, use close and distance vision, and identify and distinguish colors; physically able to stand, walk, lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation and execution of all production.
• Planning and organization of all items produced in the Pastry kitchen.
• Prepare all items according to set standards.
• Ensure timely execution of all meal functions.
• Monitor incoming food products to ensure proper quality and assist storeroom personnel in quality control.
• Monitor all refrigeration and dry storage for proper handling and rotation.
• Keep an open communication with superiors.
• Plan and develop new desserts for restaurants, banquets and special functions, i.e., weddings.
• Coach and teach all staff members as a continuing process to ensure a smooth operation and maintain a high-level standard in the Pastry Kitchen.
• Maintain a high level of sanitation and safety.
• Respond to any reasonable task assigned.
• Attend meetings as needed, i.e., department head, pre-con, etc.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.

Skills

Culinary skills

Two+ years experience

Cake decorating knowledge

Creative, positive personality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary school or related experience

Job description

The St. Petersburg Yacht Club in Saint Petersburg, FL seeks a Pastry Helper to assist the Pastry Chef in producing pastries and baked goods within the Pastry Kitchen while upholding guest service and club policies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, some culinary training, and two+ years of experience in a similar environment, with knowledge of pastries, baking, and cake decorating. The role emphasizes sanitation and teamwork.