Seasonal Pastry Prep Cook Overview : We are seeking a seasonal Pastry Prep Cook for the holiday season who is a team player, has kitchen experience (pastry experience would be a plus!), has a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, and has a desire to learn as our young bakery / cafe rises’.
ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON
- Team driven / oriented
- Excellent communicator
- Detail Oriented
- Motivated by professional excellence
- Evaluating product for expected quality standards
- Suggesting / Making process or condition changes to achieve expected quality standards
This is a seasonal part-time, hourly position at the bakery / café on Main Street, Redwood City, CA.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Min.1-2 years of kitchen experience, preferrably in a pastry position
- Knowledge of lamination is a plus but not required
- Willingness and passion to learn the process.
- Mis en place, scaling, other prep
- Mixing various doughs and batters
- Bread mixing, shaping, baking also a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate.
- Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards- clean up! Including but not limited to : washing dishes, sweeping, mopping.
- Team player, pitch in where needed
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Current California Food Handlers Certificate, or obtain within 30 days of hire
- Great sense of humor with a large dose of humility
- Curiosity to learn and understand new(er) things
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Fluency in basic math skills and baker’s percentage math
- Ability to stand working for long periods of time, up to 8 hrs
- Ability to lift / push / manipulate items weighing a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to act with composure and grace in fast-paced environment
- Ability to work at least 30 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays
- Ability to display and follow ethical and professional standards set by The Baker Next Door
- Be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene
- Ability to communicate in basic English
- Act with integrity and honesty to promote the culture, values and mission of The Baker Next Door, i.e., create kick-ass products and treat customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration.
PAY AND BENEFITS
- Competitive pay commensurate with work experience
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Staff discounts on food and beverages
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
The Baker Next Door is an equal opportunity employer, full stop.
EOE Statement : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.