Pastry Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Something Classic Catering is seeking a dedicated and detail‐oriented Pastry Assistant to support daily production for both our catering division and our restaurant pastry programs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands‐on pastry work, thrives in a fast‐paced environment, and takes pride in producing consistent, high‐quality desserts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with daily pastry production, including scaling recipes, mixing doughs and batters, baking, portioning, and assembling desserts.

• Support preparation for catering events, restaurant service, and special projects such as tastings, seasonal menu rollouts, and dessert displays.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitary pastry workspace following company standards and food safety guidelines.

• Label, date, and store products properly to ensure freshness and rotation.

• Assist with basic prep tasks such as slicing fruit, making garnishes, whipping creams, and assembling parfaits or plated dessert components.

• Communicate product shortages, equipment issues, or production needs to the Pastry Chef promptly.

• Follow established recipes and instructions to ensure consistency across all locations.

• Support inventory management by reporting low stock and helping with weekly ordering prep.

For more than three decades, Something Classic has been Charlotte’s trusted caterer for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our proven team which is behind many of the city’s best restaurants curates magical experiences made of memorable meals and thoughtful touches. Something Classic has demonstrated these magical experiences at some of Charlotte's grandest events like the openings of Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel and Concord Mills Mall to the Opening events for the Democratic National Convention & private entertaining for the Royal Family of Dubai at the World Equestrian Games. We love events both large and small, so don't hesitate to call us for your intimate gatherings, baby showers and corporate lunches.

Key Responsibilities
•\tAssist with daily pastry production, including scaling recipes, mixing doughs and batters, baking, portioning, and assembling desserts.
•\tSupport preparation for catering events, restaurant service, and special projects such as tastings, seasonal menu rollouts, and dessert displays.
•\tMaintain an organized, clean, and sanitary pastry workspace following company standards and food safety guidelines.
•\tLabel, date, and store products properly to ensure freshness and rotation.
•\tAssist with basic prep tasks such as slicing fruit, making garnishes, whipping creams, and assembling parfaits or plated dessert components.
•\tCommunicate product shortages, equipment issues, or production needs to the Pastry Chef promptly.
•\tFollow established recipes and instructions to ensure consistency across all locations.
•\tSupport inventory management by reporting low stock and helping with weekly ordering prep.

Company Description

For more than three decades, Something Classic has been Charlotte’s trusted caterer for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our proven team which is behind many of the city’s best restaurants curates magical experiences made of memorable meals and thoughtful touches. Something Classic has demonstrated these magical experiences at some of Charlotte's grandest events like the openings of Neiman Marcus, Crate & Barrel and Concord Mills Mall to the Opening events for the Democratic National Convention & private entertaining for the Royal Family of Dubai at the World Equestrian Games. We love events both large and small, so don't hesitate to call us for your intimate gatherings, baby showers and corporate lunches.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n•\tAssist with daily pastry production, including scaling recipes, mixing doughs and batters, baking, portioning, and assembling desserts.\n•\tSupport preparation for catering events, restaurant service, and special projects such as tastings, seasonal menu rollouts, and dessert displays.\n•\tMaintain an organized, clean, and sanitary pastry workspace following company standards and food safety guidelines.\n•\tLabel, date, and store products properly to ensure freshness and rotation.\n•\tAssist with basic prep tasks such as slicing fruit, making garnishes, whipping creams, and assembling parfaits or plated dessert components.\n•\tCommunicate product shortages, equipment issues, or production needs to the Pastry Chef promptly.\n•\tFollow established recipes and instructions to ensure consistency across all locations.\n•\tSupport inventory management by reporting low stock and helping with weekly ordering prep.