Pastry Assistant
8 days ago
San Antonio
Job DescriptionJob Title: Pastry Assistant] Job Type: Full-Time About Us: At Mon Chou Chou, we take pride in honoring the timeless techniques and refined flavors of traditional French ptisserie while embracing seasonal ingredients and culinary creativity. Our kitchen is led by a team of passionate professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences rooted in craft, quality, and elegance. Position Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Pastry Assistant to join our award-winning pastry team. This individual will support the execution of our dessert and bread program, contributing to the production of plated desserts, house-made viennoiserie, tarts, entremets, and other French-inspired confections. The ideal candidate is passionate about pastry arts, demonstrates strong fundamentals, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: • Assist in the preparation, production, and finishing of a variety of desserts and pastries, including pte choux, mousses, custards, laminated doughs, and sauces, • Ensure daily mise en place is completed and maintained throughout service, • Support bread and viennoiserie production as needed (e.g., croissants, brioche, baguettes), • Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organization, and sanitation in the pastry station, • Follow recipes and techniques accurately while meeting quality and consistency standards, • Assist in plating desserts during service in a timely and artistic manner, • Monitor inventory of pastry ingredients and assist with ordering and receiving as required, • Collaborate closely with the pastry team and broader kitchen staff to ensure smooth service Requirements: • 12 years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in pastry or bakery production (culinary school graduates encouraged to apply), • Strong foundation in classic pastry techniques and terminology, • Familiarity with French pastries, breads, and plated desserts is a plus, • Excellent knife skills, precision, and attention to detail, • Ability to work efficiently, multitask, and follow direction in a high-pressure environment, • Must be punctual, dependable, and have a strong work ethic, • Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs, • Flexible schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays What We Offer: • Competitive hourly pay and tip share (if applicable), • Opportunities for growth and advancement within our culinary team, • Collaborative, respectful, and passionate work environment, • Training in traditional and modern pastry techniques