Baker/Pastry Cook

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
• Affords assistance with cake, muffin and cookie decoration as needed
• Maintains records related to baking supplies, deliveries, and production level
• Affords assistance with prepping baked goods for delivery
• Cleans and restocks workstations and ensures all equipment is sanitized and prepped for next shift
• Enforces and follows 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
• Performs 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
• Helps to reduce losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage

Requirements

• 6 months of baking experience
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen
• Knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures to ensure a quality product
• Reading and math skill for recipes and measurements
• Good attention to detail
• 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
• Able to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift/push up to 25lbs. consistently and 45 lbs. occasionally