Pastry Assistant

Job Description

Pastry Assistant (Pâtisseries & Sandwiches) – Aurore French Bakery

141 W Baxter Ln, Bozeman, MT (Four Corners) · Full-time, year-round · $19/hour + tips (avg. $5/hour)

Bonjour!

Aurore French Bakery brings authentic French pastries, breads, and café culture to Bozeman.

Our pastry case and our sandwiches are the first things our guests see. We're looking for a Pastry Assistant who loves the precision of French pastry and puts the same care into a perfect sandwich.

About the role

Your days split between pastries and sandwiches: baking and finishing our French pâtisseries, and making fresh sandwiches for our guests. It's hands-on, fast-paced, detail-driven work in a small team that takes pride in doing things right.

What you'll do

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• Make our French pastries from scratch: tarts, éclairs, macarons and seasonal specials
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• Prepare and assemble our sandwiches fresh
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• Make the sauces and creams for all our bakery items, prep fillings and sandwich ingredients ahead
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• Follow our recipes precisely, and help create new pastries and seasonal sandwiches
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• Track stock, label and rotate ingredients, and flag what needs ordering
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• Keep your station clean and organized, and follow food safety standards
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• Work closely with the bread team and front of house so everything is ready on time
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Schedule

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• Tuesday to Saturday
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• 4:00 AM to about 12:00 PM (around 40 hours a week)
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• Full-time, year-round (not seasonal)
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What we're looking for

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• Pastry experience is a plus, not a must. We'll train the right person, and culinary school graduates are welcome.
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• Precision and consistency: your fiftieth macaron looks like your first
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• Reliable, punctual and calm under pressure
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• Coachable and open to feedback
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• Kind and respectful with your team
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• Able to lift up to 55 lbs and stay on your feet for a full shift
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• Curious about French baking and culture
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Not a fit if you

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• Prefer a slow pace or don't enjoy detailed, repeated work
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• Can't commit to early mornings or Saturdays
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• Struggle with structure, recipes or teamwork
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• Aren't looking for a long-term role
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Pay and benefits

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• $19/hour, plus tips (avg. $5/hour)
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• Paid training
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• Food provided and employee discount
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• Customized chef jacket with your name after 6 months
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• Paid time off after one year
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• Room to grow as we expand
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Our Core Values

Champion Compassion: We actively nurture respect and attentiveness in every interaction — meticulously crafting each loaf and pastry while caring for our team, customers, and community.

Embody Integrity: We live with honesty and moral uprightness — transparent in ingredients, processes, and relationships. We show respect, reliability, punctuality, and make every moment count with no downtime.

Always Excellent: We take pride in doing things right. From our pastries to our service, we aim for the highest standards every day — no shortcuts, just care, consistency, and constant improvement.

How to apply

Email your resume and 3 references to Alison at View email address on ziprecruiter.com, and include:

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• Why you want to make pastries with us
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• Your experience in baking, cooking or food preparation
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• Confirmation you can work Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 4 AM
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Photos of pastries or food you've made are welcome!

We read every application, and thoughtful answers stand out. We can't wait to meet you.