Pastry Kitchen Prep / Baking Assistant – Pop Pie Co.
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Baker Assistant to support daily bakery production and help maintain the highest standards of quality, consistency, and cleanliness. This is a hands-on, production-focused role working closely with our Pastry Chef and operations team. The ideal candidate enjoys working in a fast-paced kitchen environment and takes pride in producing beautiful, high-quality baked goods.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the production of baked goods including laminated pastries, breads, and entremets
- Follow recipes, portioning, and techniques as directed by the Pastry Chef
- Decorate and finish pastries with attention to consistency and presentation
- Package pastries and breads accurately into labeled delivery boxes
- Verify completed orders with delivery drivers to ensure accuracy
- Support daily production tasks such as scaling, mixing, shaping, and baking
- Help track, rotate, and organize ingredients to maintain accurate inventory
- Maintain a clean, organized bakery while following all sanitation and food safety standards
- Assist with seasonal menu changes and new product launches
- Provide support across multiple production facilities as needed
- Follow all health, safety, and food handling regulations
Qualifications
- Previous bakery or kitchen experience preferred
- Lamination experience (croissants, laminated doughs, etc.) is a plus
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and recipes accurately
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to work on your feet and perform repetitive tasks
- Team-oriented with a positive, reliable attitude
- Willingness to learn and take direction in a production environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a collaborative, supportive kitchen environment
- Gain hands-on experience in professional bakery production
- Be part of a team committed to quality, consistency, and craftsmanship
- Opportunities to grow skills and contribute to new product development
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.75 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- commercial kitchen: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
JobCroissant's Take
Pop Pie Co.'s Pastry Kitchen Prep position presents a solid entry to professional bakery production for candidates who value artisanal techniques, consistency, and teamwork. The role emphasizes hands-on work with laminated pastries, breads, and entremets, which is appealing for those eager to build or refine skills in lamination and finishing, and the mention of involvement in seasonal menu changes and new product launches signals genuine opportunities for practical growth and creativity.
The description makes clear this is a production-focused, fast-paced role that will suit reliable, detail-oriented people who enjoy routine and repetition while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety. The collaborative kitchen environment and mentorship under a Pastry Chef are advantages for skill development, and the requirement to support multiple facilities indicates variety and broader operational experience. Pay starting at $17.75 per hour is stated objectively and may be competitive depending on San Diego living costs; candidates should weigh expected hours and advancement potential. Overall, this is a good opportunity for a motivated baker or assistant seeking to deepen technical savoir-faire and contribute to a craft-driven team.
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