Pastry Prep Specialist — Mornings & Weekends

Midwood Smokehouse; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mama Ricotta’s is seeking a Pastry Prep Assistant with 6 months to 2 years pastry/baking experience to join our kitchen team. This is a hands-on role producing high‑quality desserts, breads, and catering desserts for in-house service and events.

You will scale, mix, bake from established recipes, prepare focaccia and bread, portion and package desserts for catering, and maintain a clean, organized workspace while standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 2 years pastry/baking experience.
• Available to work mornings and weekends.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong recipe-following with clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Scale, mix, and bake according to recipes to create desserts (cheesecakes, cakes, mousses, cookies).
• Prepare house-made focaccia and other breads.
• Portion desserts for dine-in and catering.
• Package desserts for catering orders for presentation.

Skills

Pastry experience

Morning/weekend availability

Lift up to 50 lbs

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. If you're looking to expand your baking skills and enjoy a fast-paced, supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

If you're passionate about baking and looking for a steady, rewarding role in a friendly and dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply!

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.