Pastry Assistant

Job Details

Job Location: WDI - Durham, NC 27705Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Are you looking for a career with room for growth and development? Join our skilled culinary team! The Pastry Assistant oversees all aspects of desert production and mis en place.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Short term/Long term disability, Critical Illness and Accident Coverage and life insurance
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401k with employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment)
• Free parking & complimentary employee meals
• Family & Friends Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Growth opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Pastry Chef or Sous Chefs concerning special orders of pastry items such as specialty cakes or other items for special events, as well as assisting in other kitchen tasks as time permits.
• Assist Chefs in events that require pastry assistance, such as a large party or special event.
• Keeping the Pastry station stocked with all necessary items for daily production and ensuring quality and freshness of items.
• Ensure consistent and timely production and plating of a la carte desserts and Afternoon Tea items with special attention to standards for quality and presentation.
• Training of at least one other individual in the preparation and presentation of the entire dessert menu.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in a quality restaurant or hotel experience in pastry production.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Developed English skills both written and orally.