Assistant Pastry Chef

Job Description

Canyon Catering Culture

Canyon Catering has emerged as a progressive leader in the catering industry we strive to challenge ourselves daily to keep our ideas, menus and overall events fresh and exciting for our clients with a youthful energy. We recognize every team member's contributions and efforts in making us a creative and successful brand.

Job Summary

We are hiring pastry chef / pastry assistant to work in our catering kitchen. The pastry assistant shall perform tasks assigned to them by the Pastry Manager and actively contribute as an integral part of the team. Our goal is to provide the highest quality food and service while never losing the personal touch that the company was built upon.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Skill Set: 

• 2+ years as a pastry chef/assistant in a restaurant or related field
• Proper time management and food preparations
• CA Food Handler Certified
• Detail Oriented
• Familiar with:
  • o Breakfast breads
  • o Proofing dough
  • o French pastries
  • o Cookies
  • o Macarons
  • o Cakes
  • o Candy
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Physical

• Must be able to life and carry heavy items (50lbs)
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must have the ability to work at a rapid pace
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Attitude/Demeanor

• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Must possess listening skills with the ability to follow instructions closely
• Must be able to stay focused and on task
• Must remain teachable and flexible
• Must be a team player

Talented passionate staff is always sought out by Canyon Catering & Special events, an equal opportunity employer.

Most off site staff positions are part time on-call with most event work being evenings and weekends. Events are located at private homes, venues and some unusual locations.

If you are interested in working for one of the most respected catering and special event companies in Southern California… Let’s talk soon!