Pastry Cook / Pastry Chef Assistant

Light on the Sugar Waterford Lakes 429 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828$16-$18 per hour | Full-time or Part-time Light on the Sugar is a growing, family-owned Orlando bakery known for French-inspired pastries, seasonal flavors, and beautifully finished desserts. We re looking for a reliable and motivated Pastry Cook/Pastry Chef Assistant to join our back-of-house production team. This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys making desserts from scratch, working with a team, and taking pride in both flavor and presentation. What You ll DoPrepare pastry creams, doughs, cheesecake batters, fillings, sauces, and other recipes from scratch Assist with large-batch bakery production Assemble, decorate, and finish pastries Use piping bags, icings, glazes, toppings, and garnishes Accurately weigh ingredients and follow standardized recipes Help pastry chefs complete daily production Maintain a clean and organized workstation Wash dishes and assist with general kitchen cleaning Follow food-safety and sanitation procedures Make sure every product meets our quality and presentation standards What We re Looking For At least one year of bakery, restaurant, culinary, or food-production experience preferred Strong interest in pastry and dessert production Dependable, punctual, and able to work efficiently Good attention to detail and presentation Able to read and follow recipes accurately Comfortable working on your feet for 8 10 hours Able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be at least 18 years old Available for morning and daytime shifts Weekend and holiday availability required Serv Safe certification is preferred What We Offer$16 $18 per hour, based on experience Full-time and part-time opportunities Employee discount Flexible scheduling Hands-on pastry training Opportunity to learn new techniques and grow with an expanding local bakery Creative, fast-paced, team-oriented kitchen This is a true back-of-house production position that includes baking, decorating, cleaning, dishwashing, lifting, and standing for extended periods. To apply, please submit your resume, current availability, and a short introduction. If you have photos of pastries or desserts you ve made, we would love to see them. Come create something beautiful with Light on the Sugar!