Pastry Assistant / Prep Cook

We're hiring a Pastry/Prep Specialist ✨ for Café on St. Armands! Join our fun, award-winning team and help create delicious desserts in a fast-paced, positive kitchen. Apply for this hourly position today at OystersRock.net/careers!

We're looking for a passionate, reliable Pastry Assistant to join our team for the upcoming season.

This is a great opportunity for someone who loves baking, enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen, and takes pride in creating quality desserts and pastries from scratch, while having the opportunity to further their knowledge in culinary skills.

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, muffins, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Assist with daily pastry/dessert/pantry production and seasonal menu items.
• Ensure all products are made consistently to recipe and presentation standards.
• Keep pastry displays and dessert inventory stocked throughout service.
• Help with prep, portioning, labeling, and proper food storage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation always.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with ordering, inventory, and minimizing food waste when needed.
• Communicate effectively with the kitchen team and management.
• Check in truck orders and putting orders away, helping maintain FIFO organization.

Expectations

• Arrive on time and prepared for each shift.
• Be dependable, self-motivated, and willing to learn all areas of the kitchen (pantry/sauté/grill/prep). Additional stations that you master may earn higher compensation.
• Work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Accept feedback professionally and continuously strive to improve.
• Be respectful, supportive, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.
• Take pride in producing high-quality products every day.
• Be flexible and willing to assist other kitchen stations when needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous pastry or baking experience preferred.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
• Availability for seasonal hours, including weekends and holidays.

What You'll Gain

This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced Chefs and Restaurant Managers who value teamwork, creativity, consistency, and professional growth. You'll gain hands-on experience, refine your dessert & pastry skills, and be part of a kitchen that takes pride in creating exceptional food and memorable guest experiences at Cafe on St Armands.

Note from Chef Jayna: I'm looking for someone who is eager to learn, values teamwork, and wants to help create pastries and desserts that guests will remember.

Compensation

• Hourly wage for this position starts at $18/hr

If this sounds like you or someone you know; please apply for this position at OystersRock.net/careers. We'd love to meet you!

Anna Maria Oyster Bar is currently a 6 unit family operated concept with years of food service experience in the Greater Bradenton area with tremendous growth in the near future. We specialize in seafood and outstanding customer service with a large community involvement. Only resumes will be accepted for this position. No phone calls please.