CSCA Café is a new and exciting café and bakery that will highlight exceptional coffee, exquisite pastries and a friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch service, the highest quality products, showcasing the work of CSCA’s Professional students and creating a community space where customers can relax and enjoy their favorite beverages, baked goodies and other retail products.
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced baker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, decorating and finishing a variety of pastries and desserts. The candidate should demonstrate excellent piping skills. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high standards of product quality and cleanliness in a fast-paced environment. Experience with laminated doughs such as croissants is desired.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-
Preparation: Measure and mix ingredients accurately to prepare doughs, batters, and other baking mixtures, creams and frostings according to established recipes.
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Baking: Operate ovens and baking equipment to bake products to specifications, adjusting temperatures and times as necessary.
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Decorating: Create visually appealing desserts by decorating them with frostings, creams, and other edible items such as chocolate.
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Quality Control: Monitor and ensure the quality and consistency of baked goods, making adjustments to recipes or processes as needed.
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Inventory Management: Track and manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ordering and restocking as needed to maintain production levels.
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Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including regular cleaning of baking equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations.
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Packaging: Package finished products appropriately for sale or distribution, ensuring presentation meets company standards.
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Record Keeping: Document ingredient usage, inventory levels, and any issues or adjustments made during the baking process.
QUALIFICATIONS-
3+ Years of Baking/Pastry Industry Experience Preferred
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Pastry/Culinary Certificate, Diploma or Degree is Preferred
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High School Diploma or GED Equivalent is required
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Proven experience as a baker, preferably in a similar role.
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Strong knowledge of baking techniques and equipment.
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Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Physical stamina to handle long hours and perform manual tasks.
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Ability to work effectively during nighttime hours, starting in the evening and finishing early in the morning.
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Food Safe Handling Certified
COMPENSATION-
$22 - $25/hr. commensurate with Experience and Educational Background
WORK ENVIRONMENT-
This job operates in a retail/restaurant, commercial kitchen environment.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK-
This is an Hourly, Part Time Position.
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Typical shifts will be early mornings 3-5 days a week and 1 – 2 full days, based on business needs.
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Schedule based on operating hours and business needs.
BENEFITS:-
Employee discounts
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Opportunities for professional development
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