Pastry Baker - Guerrero

About the role

As a member of the pastry team at the all-day cafes, bakers will execute all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products while adhering to the TARTINE vision, culture, and team values.

Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of TARTINE
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of TARTINE
• Contribute to create a culture and work environment based on respect; providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and develop their abilities
• Arrive to the kitchen floor ready to work at the time of the start of shift (change before shift)
• Understand all aspects of the pastry, viennoiserie, and ice cream menus developed by the pastry management team and how to execute each component
• Understand the quality of product expected by TARTINE and how to edit product that is not to that standard
• Work cleanly, ensuring that every station is cleaned after every project executed
• Execute recipe processes and techniques developed by the pastry management team to ensure consistency and quality
• Write prep lists to ensure that all components of pastry items are delivered for service in a timely manner and that the next day's shift is set up with product to execute their day
• Communicate with following day's shift on amounts of product
• Execute pastry menus developed by the pastry management team
• Own the stations that they are working each day
• Assist other pastry team members when needed
• Clean all equipment and workspaces following specific cleaning procedures set forth by pastry management
• Communicate with all team members respectfully and professionally — use "we" instead of "I"
• Maximize efficiency in all areas of production and execute proper time management during shifts
• Work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
• Work in a thoughtful manner when executing any and all tasks
• Ask for help when it is needed

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma required; formal culinary education preferred but not required
• Current California Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum of 1 year's experience in kitchen preparation
• Ability to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
• Effective oral communication skills and ability to work as a team player
• Well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools
• Display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
• Possess excellent basic math skills
• Ability to work in a standing position for long periods (minimum 8 hours a day)
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
• Stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays

Pay

Hourly rate: $19.62 + Tips

Schedule

Full-time (at least 40 hours per week), including weekends and some holidays. Shifts are a minimum of 8 hours per day.