Assistant Pastry Chef
Vicar's Landing · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
About This Role
At Vicar's Landing, dining is about more than meals—it's about creating experiences. As our Assistant Pastry Chef, you'll help bring creativity, flavor, and artistry to every dessert, pastry, and baked creation served throughout our community.
Working alongside our Pastry Chef and Culinary Leadership Team, you'll help create everything from elegant desserts and artisan breads to specialty treats for holidays, celebrations, and catered events. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about baking, enjoys collaborating with a talented culinary team, and takes pride in creating beautiful products that make people smile.
If you love pastry arts, creativity, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, we'd love to welcome you to our kitchen.
What You'll Do
Pastry & Baking Production
- Assist the Pastry Chef in the daily operation of the pastry department
- Prepare and bake a variety of desserts, pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, and specialty baked goods
- Follow established recipes while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation
- Help ensure all pastry products meet Vicar's Landing's high culinary standards
- Assist with production for restaurants, special events, holiday celebrations, and catered functions
Creativity & Menu Development
- Support the development of seasonal dessert offerings and specialty menu items
- Collaborate with the Pastry Chef and culinary team on new recipes and creative presentations
- Stay current with pastry trends, baking techniques, and industry innovations
- Contribute ideas that enhance the resident dining experience
Production Planning & Inventory
- Help manage daily production schedules to meet service demands
- Assist with inventory management and ingredient ordering
- Monitor ingredient quality and freshness
- Support efficient use of products to reduce waste and maintain cost control
Team Support & Leadership
- Assist with training, coaching, and supporting pastry team members
- Lead by example through professionalism, teamwork, and culinary excellence
- Help ensure a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
- Communicate effectively with culinary leadership and dining services staff
Food Safety & Quality Assurance
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines
- Ensure compliance with Dining Services standards and applicable regulations
- Maintain proper storage, labeling, and handling of ingredients and finished products
- Support safe kitchen operations and report safety concerns promptly