Bakery Prep Assistant

About the role

The Bakery at Gimme is the exclusive baked goods supplier for Gimme! Coffee in Ithaca, New York, a specialty coffee roaster/retailer founded in 2000. All pastries are house-made daily, and delivered to each of our Ithaca locations. It's a fun and fast-paced environment with opportunities for learning and advancement.

Responsibilities

• Baking & Prep (Major)
  • Efficiently and accurately portions ingredients as per standardized recipes using gram scales, working within time allotted and according to specifications.
    • Clearly labels and dates all prep.
    • Accurately boxes weekly baked goods as per par sheets.
    • Assists in production of some baked goods, including, but not limited to: scooping muffins, mixing scone batters, filling fruit turnovers.
    • Constantly monitors quality of prepared goods; promptly communicates issues with teammates.
    • Cooperates with team and suggests ideas to improve work-flow and minimize waste.
    • Stays late to get job done if necessary; calls for coverage if unable to work; covers shifts in emergencies.
  • Delivery (Major)
    • Boxes pastries for delivery.
    • Drives to upstate Gimme! Coffee locations and delivers pastries in a safe and timely manner.
  • Stocking & Inventory Maintenance (Minor)
    • Replenishes and organizes ingredient stock.
    • Aids in putting orders away properly.
    • Lables and rotates product accurately.
  • Cleaning (Minor)
    • Washes dishes.
    • Deep cleans bakery equipment on a regular basis.
    • Aids in general clean-up and sanitation of bakery as needed.
    • Maintains work area in a neat, clean, sanitary and orderly manner.
    • Observes all Gimme! Coffee approved sanitation and safety procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• Keen tasting and smelling abilities are a key component of the job.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Basic math skills.
• Interest in baking.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to adapt and learn new procedures.
• Close attention to detail.
• Organized, efficient, and excellent at multitasking.
• Documentation of being at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States.
• Previous experience in a production baking facility preferred but not necessary.
• Experience using gram scales.
• Familiar with commercial bakery equipment.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical activities: Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, and Repetitive Motion.
• Physical requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Working conditions: The worker is subject to environmental conditions inside and outside, noise, vibration, hazards (such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation), and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Tools used: Ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, sinks, commercial mixers, and small kitchen appliances; Hand trucks and dollies; Cars and trucks; Ladders and stairs; Computers and office equipment.

Compensation

This role begins at $21.76. Gimme! Coffee offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Gimme! Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Living Wage for US certified employer.

How to Apply

Please attach your resume and cover letter with your application. SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 6am-230p May need to cover some weekend shifts as assigned.