Baker/Pastry Cook

About the role

The baker/pastry cook is responsible for preparing all specialty breads, pastries, confections, and desserts. As a key member of the bakery commissary, you will ensure baked goods are prepared according to established recipes, maintaining a clean work environment, and prepping baked goods for sale and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Baking, handling, slicing, and preparing a variety of specialty breads, pastries, and confections
• Ensures all baked goods are completed on time for opening and delivery
• Assists with cake, muffin and cookie decoration as needed
• Maintains records related to baking supplies, deliveries, and production level
• Assists with prepping baked goods for delivery
• Cleans and restocks workstations and ensures all equipment is sanitized and prepped for next shift
• Enforcing and following department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries
• Adheres to the company's freshness and quality standards
• Reads and employs math skills to follow standard recipes and menu specifications
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management
• Assists with the development and implementation of new product ideas
• Receives, opens, and unpacks products/merchandise, checking invoice against items received
• Helping to reduce losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage

Requirements

• 6 months of baking experience
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Has knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures to ensure a quality product
• Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of safe food handling procedures and provide current certifications
• Able to work in a hot, hectic environment
• Able to work any shift including weekends
• Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push up to 25lbs. consistently and 45 lbs. occasionally