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As a Pastry Assistant at Fireside Catering, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality desserts for a wide variety of events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, excellent ...

Pastry Helper

Saint Petersburg, FL

$15 - $19.25/hr

The Pastry Helper assists the Pastry Chef for overall production of all pastries and baked goods in ... Monitor incoming food products to ensure proper quality and assist storeroom personnel in quality ...

Pastry Extern

Skytop, PA · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

Join our dedicated and creative pastry team to receive a wealth of knowledge about the baking and pastry arts! Assist the Pastry Chef in the decoration of cakes, preparation of pastries, production ...

Pastry Helper

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$19.35/hr

Responsibilities: * Assist pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing pastry products, plating cold meals such as fruit salads and pastries. * Use knife skills for cutting and peeling fruit.

Responsibilities: * Assist the pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing and preparing pastry products. * Work across various stations, including but not limited to fruit cutting, economy ...

Pastry Helper

Miami, FL · On-site

$17.45/hr

Responsibilities: * Assist the pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing and preparing pastry products. * Work across various stations, including but not limited to fruit cutting, economy ...

Pastry Chef

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$23 - $27/hr

Train, mentor, and inspire pastry assistants, fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. * Stay updated with industry trends, emerging techniques, and ingredients to continuously elevate our ...

Pastry Helper

Miami, FL · On-site

$17.45/hr

Responsibilities: * Assist the pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing and preparing pastry products. * Work across various stations, including but not limited to fruit cutting, economy ...

Responsibilities: * Assist the pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing and preparing pastry products. * Work across various stations, including but not limited to fruit cutting, economy ...

Pastry Helper

Miami, FL · On-site

$17.45/hr

Responsibilities: * Assist the pastry production team, chefs, and cooks with mixing and preparing pastry products. * Work across various stations, including but not limited to fruit cutting, economy ...

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How much do pastry assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for pastry assistant in the United States is $17.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some typical daily responsibilities for a Pastry Assistant?

As a Pastry Assistant, your everyday tasks often include preparing ingredients, assisting with mixing and baking, assembling desserts, and ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen area. You may set up workstations, help decorate pastries, monitor baking times, and package finished goods according to the chef's instructions. In many kitchens, Pastry Assistants also help with inventory management by tracking supplies and alerting the team when ingredients run low. Working closely with pastry chefs and other kitchen staff, you'll play a key role in maintaining efficiency and delivering delicious, visually appealing pastries to customers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Pastry Assistant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pastry Assistant, you need a solid understanding of baking techniques, attention to detail, and basic food safety knowledge, often acquired through culinary school or on-the-job training. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, proper handling of ingredients, and following standardized recipes is typical, while a food handler's certification is sometimes required. Strong teamwork, effective communication, and time management skills help you collaborate efficiently in a busy kitchen environment. These abilities are critical for consistently producing high-quality pastries, ensuring food safety, and supporting the smooth operation of the pastry team.

What is a Pastry Assistant job?

A Pastry Assistant helps pastry chefs with baking, decorating, and preparing ingredients for pastries, desserts, and other baked goods. They follow recipes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure ingredients are stocked. Their role is essential in maintaining efficiency in a bakery or pastry kitchen. Pastry Assistants may also assist in plating desserts and learning advanced pastry techniques from senior chefs.

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Infographic showing various Pastry Assistant job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,195 per year, or $17.4 per hour.
Assistant Pastry Chef

Assistant Pastry Chef

Fireside Catering

Burlington, MA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

The Position: As a Pastry Assistant at Fireside Catering, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality desserts for a wide variety of events. The ideal candidate will have a passion for baking, excellent pastry skills, and experience in a professional kitchen environment. The ability to follow large quantity recipes is important. The Perks:
  • Daytime hours. No evenings required.
  • Employee dining discount - 25% off food for you and a guest at Webber Restaurant Group Restaurants.
  • Daily family meal
  • Employee referral bonus - get paid to work with your friends!
  • Opportunity for growth in a dynamic company
The Responsibilities:
  • Follow recipes and directions provided to ensure that all items are prepared accurately and efficiently
  • Assist in pastry decorating including small cakes, cupcakes, etc.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including proper storage and labeling of all food items
  • Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines to ensure that all food preparation is safe and hygienic
  • Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen and baking equipment
  • Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment as part of a larger team.
The Requirements:
  • Availability Tuesday though Saturday preferably between 7am and 3pm with some flexibility
  • Skills and techniques in mass production baking
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
  • Desert portfolio not required but a bonus!
The Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package after 6 (six) months to employees that meet our eligibility requirements (health, dental, vision).
  • Vacation benefit after 3 (three) months*
  • 401k* with an annual match
  • Employee Assistance Program
*Employee must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in benefits Requirements Availability Tuesday though Saturday preferably between 7am and 3pm with some flexibility Skills and techniques in mass production baking Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude Desert portfolio not required but a bonus! Salary Description up to $26 per hour