Terrapin Restaurant, voted Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant and Best Bistro of the Hudson Valley, is seeking a Pastry Assistant to support our pastry chef and kitchen team. We’re looking for a reliable, self-motivated individual with a passion for seasonal, farm-to-table cooking and a love for creating beautiful, delicious desserts and drinks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen (pastry experience preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and creativity
• Passion for dessert making and seasonal ingredients
• Reliable, efficient, and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Plate and prepare desserts during service (Saturday and Sunday evenings required)
• Assist front of house staff as a barista, preparing coffee drinks and hot tea
• Assist the pastry chef with the preparation of pastries, desserts, and breads for daily service in the bistro, dining room, and seasonal patios
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pastry station
• Ensure consistency, quality, and proper presentation of all desserts