Pastry Assistant

Description

Job Summary: The Pastry Assistant provides support in the production of sweets, cakes, and desserts, assisting with preparation and finishing, ingredient organization, and maintaining workplace cleanliness while adhering to food safety standards. Key Highlights: 1. Essential support in the production of sweets and desserts 2. Focus on organization, hygiene, and food safety 3. Teamwork with the pastry chef **Job Summary:** The Pastry Assistant is responsible for supporting the production of sweets, cakes, and desserts, assisting in the preparation of batters, fillings, toppings, and product finishing. They also organize ingredients, sanitize utensils, and maintain workplace cleanliness, always following food safety regulations. Working collaboratively with the pastry chef, they contribute to product quality, standardization, and presentation. **Key Responsibilities:** * Assist in preparing batters, fillings, toppings, and desserts; * Support cake and pie assembly and finishing; * Sort and organize ingredients according to technical sheets; * Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization; * Sanitize kitchen utensils and equipment; * Follow food safety regulations and good food handling practices; * Monitor ingredient expiration dates and proper storage; * Assist in inventory control and ingredient restocking; * Support the pastry chef with daily production demands. **Requirements:** * Completed elementary or high school education * Prior experience in pastry or kitchen work preferred * Basic knowledge of food preparation * Familiarity with hygiene and food safety principles * Agility, organization, and attention to detail * Ability to work effectively in a team * Flexible availability * Commitment and responsibility. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Prior experience in pastry or sweet production; * Training courses in pastry or gastronomy; * Knowledge of cake and dessert decoration; * Experience in large-volume production; * Understanding of product standardization and presentation; * Quick learning ability and proactivity; * Previous experience at beach kiosks or seaside kitchens. **We Offer:** * Transportation allowance; * On-site meals; * 10% discount at the Institute of Gastronomy of the Americas (IGA); * University tuition partnerships; * 15% discount at Ótica Dias; * Health and dental plan discounts; * Educational incentives; * Sports incentives (running); * Discount at Crocobeach store; * Monthly performance bonuses. Employment Type: Full-time CLT Compensation: R$1.674,49 – R$2.086,76 per month Benefits: * Partnership agreements and commercial discounts * Free parking Selection Question(s): * Do you have knowledge of good hygiene and food handling practices? * What types of establishments have you worked at? * Have you taken any courses in gastronomy? * Do you have easy access to the Crocobeach Complex at Praia do Futuro? Experience: * Kitchen experience (Mandatory) Work Location: On-site