Pastry Assistant

TruCrumb is the hottest new product in gluten-free frozen treats. You've seen our products in freezer cases in all Central Market/HEB stores across Texas, now it's your turn to put your stamp on them! We’re rapidly growing our operations and looking for a hands-on Pastry Assistant to partner with us in this exciting phase.

As a Pastry Assistant, you'll help create TruCrumb pastries, breads, and desserts in a professional, organized environment that transforms gluten-free treats from the exception to the exceptional.

This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about pastry and wants to continue developing their craft while working alongside an esteemed team in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen.

This isn’t your regular kitchen role, it’s the opportunity to work alongside ownership to build the next big brand to come out of Austin, Texas. 

What You'll Do:

  • Execute recipes consistently while maintaining exceptional quality, presentation, and portion standards.
  • Maintain exceptional food quality, consistency, cleanliness and safety practices.
  • Prep ingredients, support Pastry Chef, assist in packaging and clean up.
  • Collaborate with ownership and baking team to meet daily production needs.
  • Continue developing pastry techniques and innovating on products and flavors.  

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years in a pastry kitchen production role (gluten-free pastry experience is a nice to have, but not required, we can teach you!).
  • Experience with proofing, leavening and laminating pastry.
  • Excellent communication skills, collaboration and attention to detail.
  • Formal pastry or culinary education a plus.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a big plus.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Full-time, flexible schedule.
  • Direct relationship with ownership that values leadership, proactivity, and growth.
  • A culture focused on exceptional quality, respect, communication, personal development and fun!
  • Opportunity to impact families across Texas and beyond with delicious, nutritious GF baked goods they rely on. You’ll see your work in stores across the state and beyond.

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Regularly bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and lift throughout the shift.
  • Safely lift and carry 50+ pounds.
  • Work comfortably in a fast-paced commercial kitchen with varying temperatures.
  • Availability to occasionally work additional weekend shifts as needed, planned in advance.
  • Food Handler Certification (or the ability to obtain one before beginning work).
  • Work onsite in the TruCrumb kitchen in South Austin.

To apply, please send your resume to gettreats@trucrumb.com

We can't wait to hear from you!