Job Description

Studio 1 Catering is a people-first, family-style catering company serving Nashville’s music and event community. We are the on-premise catering partner for Rock Nashville, providing daily meals and on-site culinary services for events. Our team thrives on hospitality, teamwork, flexibility, and excellence—delivering meals and service that make every guest feel cared for. Job Title: Pastry Chef Location: Rock Nashville – Nashville, TN Reports to: Kitchen Leads / Executive Sous Chef Type: Full-Time Compensation: $23 per hour (Adjustable based on experience) Benefits: Paid time off, meal stipend Position Summary Studio 1 Catering is seeking a Pastry Chef to lead the baking and pastry program at the Studio 1 Café and support the daily culinary needs of our café operation. This role focuses on producing fresh pastries, breads, desserts, grab-and-go items, and supporting made-from-scratch offerings that shape the guest experience. You’ll balance early-morning production, café service support, and occasional event needs while keeping quality, consistency, and hospitality at the center. You’ll work closely with our culinary team to maintain a tight pastry program that feels warm, thoughtful, and reliable for artists, crews, and guests who depend on us every day. Key Responsibilities Pastry & Baking Production

• Produce daily pastries, muffins, cookies, breads, and specialty items for the café.
• Maintain consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation across all baked goods.
• Develop and refine seasonal pastry features in collaboration with the culinary team.
• Prepare components for desserts, grab-and-go sweets, breakfast items, and café specials.
• Support allergy-aware and dietary-specific pastry needs when requested.

Café Culinary Support

• Assist with breakfast and lunch production for the hot bar as needed.
• Maintain par levels for pastry cases, packaged items, and café service.
• Collaborate with the barista team so pastry offerings pair well with beverage service.
• Support café line flow during peak windows if needed.

Kitchen Operations

• Keep pastry and prep areas organized, clean, and production-ready.
• Manage ingredient prep, scaling, storage, and labeling.
• Maintain inventory for pastry ingredients; communicate needs proactively.
• Follow all food safety standards and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.
• Operate pastry-specific equipment properly and report issues promptly.

Teamwork & Communication

• Work closely with chefs, café attendants, and FOH staff to coordinate service.
• Communicate production needs, timelines, and menu adjustments clearly.
• Support teammates with cross-training and flexible help during rush periods.

Cleanup & Closing

• Clean pastry equipment, tools, and workstations at the end of each shift.
• Properly store ingredients, prepared items, and frozen product.
• Leave all pastry areas organized and ready for the next production cycle.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of professional baking or pastry experience (café, bakery, hotel, or catering preferred).
• Strong understanding of pastry fundamentals and scaling recipes.
• Comfortable with early-morning production schedules.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and consistent.
• ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Flexible schedule; occasional evenings or event needs.

Culture & Expectations At Studio 1, culture leads every decision. We are a people-first, family-style catering company serving Nashville’s creative community. Skills can grow, but hospitality, teamwork, and attitude are non-negotiable. Every Studio 1 team member is expected to live out our values:

• Hospitality-minded – even behind the scenes, your work serves someone’s day.
• Team-driven – collaboration keeps our café running smoothly.
• Flexible under pressure – production needs shift; you adapt without drama.
• Committed to excellence – details matter in pastry more than anywhere.
• Positive energy – you help set the tone for the kitchen every morning.

If you bring precision, creativity, and a heart for serving through your craft, this role will be a great fit.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Seasonal work, Live out, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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