Pastry Prep

Mama Ricotta's; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Ricotta’s in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pastry Assistant to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role focused on producing high-quality desserts, breads, and catering orders with a focus on flavor and presentation.

Ideal candidates have 6 months to 2 years of pastry experience, can work mornings and weekends, follow recipes precisely, and can stand for long periods while lifting up to 50 pounds. Join our inviting, Italian-inspired kitchen and grow your baking skills.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years pastry/baking experience.

Responsibilities

• Scale, mix, and bake according to established recipes to create desserts ( cheesecakes, layer cakes, mousses, cookies ).
• Prepare house-made focaccia and other bread varieties.
• Portion finished desserts for in-house and catering orders.
• Carefully package desserts for catering orders to ensure presentation.

Job description

Job Title: Pastry Assistant

Location: Mama Ricotta’s

Pay Rate: up to $19 per hour

Job Description:

Mama Ricotta’s serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone feels welcome. We seek out the finest and freshest ingredients from across the globe, and hold the highest standards for our homemade mozzarella, sausage, breads, and desserts. One dish at a time, it’s our pleasure to continue a rich tradition of quality, creativity and warm hospitality.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastry Prep Assistant with at least 1 year of experience in pastry/baking to join our team at Mama Ricotta’s. This is a hands‑on position where you will play a key role in producing high-quality pastry goods for our restaurant, including desserts, bread, and catering orders.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Scale, mix, and bake according to established recipes to create delicious desserts, including cheesecakes, layer cakes, mousses, and cookies.
• Prepare house‑made focaccia and other bread varieties.
• Portion finished desserts to be served in‑house and for catering orders.
• Carefully package desserts for catering orders to ensure they are presentation ready.

What We’re Looking For:

• Looking for someone with 6 months - 2 years' experience.
• Available to work mornings and weekends.
• Strong ability to follow recipes accurately while keeping a clean and organized workspace.
• Comfortable working in a kitchen environment, able to maintain focus and efficiency during busy hours.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds as part of your daily responsibilities.
• A desire to continue learning and growing your baking skills.

Mama Ricotta’s serves traditional, authentic Italian dishes in an inviting setting where everyone feels welcome. We seek out the finest and freshest ingredients from across the globe, and hold the highest standards for our homemade mozzarella, sausage, breads, and desserts. One dish at a time, it’s our pleasure to continue a rich tradition of quality, creativity and warm hospitality.