Seasonal Pastry Assistant – Desserts & Events

ADP, Inc.; Mauk (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fall Line is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Pastry Chef and culinary team in creating and presenting desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods for dining outlets, events, and member experiences.

The role requires attention to detail and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced private club kitchen, with responsibilities spanning prep, production, decoration, and service to ensure on-time, high-quality desserts and baked goods.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery, pastry, restaurant, hotel, club, or culinary experience preferred.
• Formal culinary or pastry education preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of baking and pastry preparation techniques.
• Ability to follow recipes and detailed instructions accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product consistency.
• Ability to work efficiently while managing multiple production priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a culinary team.
• Willingness to learn new techniques, recipes, and presentation standards.
• Food-handler or ServSafe certification preferred or ability to obtain certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow recipes, production sheets, and established presentation standards to ensure consistency and quality.
• Measure, mix, prepare, bake, portion, and finish pastry products according to established specifications.
• Assist with decorating, plating, garnishing, and presentation of desserts for dining service, banquets, special events, and member functions.
• Prepare ingredients and complete mise en place for daily pastry production.
• Properly label, date, rotate, store, and maintain pastry ingredients and finished products.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate inventory levels of baking and pastry ingredients.
• Notify the Pastry Chef of low inventory, product quality concerns, equipment issues, or other operational needs.
• Maintain clean and organized refrigerators, freezers, dry-storage areas, workstations, and pastry production areas.
• Follow proper food-handling, sanitation, food-safety, and temperature-control procedures.
• Operate mixers, ovens, food processors, slicers, and other kitchen equipment safely and properly.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for special events, banquets, member dinners, and other club functions.
• Coordinate with other culinary team members to ensure pastry items are prepared and available according to service timelines.
• Minimize food waste through proper preparation, portioning, storage, and inventory practices.
• Assist with receiving and properly storing food and supplies when necessary.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting other areas of the culinary operation when business needs require.
• Follow all Club policies, procedures, safety standards, and established culinary practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastry Chef, Executive Chef, or culinary leadership.

Job description

The Fall Line is seeking an Assistant Pastry Chef to support the Pastry Chef and culinary team in creating and presenting desserts, breads, pastries, and baked goods for dining outlets, events, and member experiences.

The role requires attention to detail and a collaborative approach in a fast-paced private club kitchen, with responsibilities spanning prep, production, decoration, and service to ensure on-time, high-quality desserts and baked goods.