Now Hiring: Pastry Assembly & Finishing Assistant – The Happy Tart (Falls Church, VA)
Gluten-Free. Full of Joy. Join Our Team!
Are you passionate about precision, detail, and creating beautiful pastries? The Happy Tart—a lively, gluten-free bakery and coffee shop—is looking for a Pastry Assembly & Finishing Assistant to join our flagship kitchen team in Falls Church!
This is a hands-on role where efficiency and accuracy matter just as much as creativity. If you love the idea of cutting clean lines, portioning with care, and finishing pastries so they look as good as they taste, we’d love to meet you.
Starting Pay: Competitive hourly wage
What You’ll Do
- Assemble, portion, and finish pastries with consistency and accuracy
- Apply glazes, toppings, and garnishes so every product meets our standards
- Cut and portion with precision (yes, straight lines matter here!)
- Follow recipes, portion sizes, and finishing standards exactly
- Support the pastry production team with prep, packaging, and organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment
What We’re Looking For
- Highly efficient and detail-oriented
- Steady hands and an eye for clean, precise finishing work
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Pastry or food production experience is a plus, but we’re happy to train the right candidate
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive hourly wage + bonuses
- Employee discounts on our delicious gluten-free treats
- A fun, supportive, and welcoming team environment
- Opportunities for growth as our bakery expands
- No late nights — enjoy your evenings off!
Why You’ll Love Being Part of The Happy Tart
Be a part of something new! The Happy Tart is under new ownership, and this is a rare opportunity to shape the future of our kitchen and pastry offerings. We believe in creating a joyful, safe space for our customers and our team.
The Happy Tart is an equal opportunity employer. We love and honor differences and share common values such as talent, hustle, guts, resilience, and empathy. Our differences are a primary source of our strength, and we thrive with a team rich in diversity.
❗ What It Means to Work in a Dedicated Gluten-Free Facility
The Happy Tart is a 100% gluten-free and peanut-free bakery and café. No gluten or peanuts ever enter our kitchen. Employees play a crucial role in upholding this standard by following strict food safety and cleaning protocols—because even trace amounts of gluten can cause severe reactions for our guests.
About Us
The Happy Tart is a gluten-free bakery and café that caters to customers looking for safe, delicious, and high-quality baked goods. Unlike conventional bakeries, we focus entirely on creating products free from gluten while maintaining the traditional flavors and textures that customers love.
Beyond being a bakery, we are a community hub, a coffee haven, and a place where gluten-free indulgence meets everyday joy. Under new ownership, we’re expanding our brand to delight both long-term and new customers alike.
We believe in fostering a space where customers feel confident about their food choices, and our team is committed to making every visit a delightful experience. Whether someone visits for a morning coffee, a celebratory cake, or a quiet place to enjoy a pastry, we aim to make The Happy Tart a destination people return to time and time again.
Job Type: Part-time
Base Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
Work Location: In person
