Position Summary
The Baker is responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting high-quality baked goods while maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and food safety standards. This position requires attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake a variety of breads, muffins, cookies, pies, cakes, rolls, and other baked goods according to established recipes.
- Measure, mix, shape, proof, and bake products while ensuring quality and consistency.
- Decorate and finish baked goods as needed.
- Prepare fillings, frostings, glazes, and other bakery components.
- Monitor baking times and temperatures to ensure proper product quality.
- Maintain freshness by rotating stock and properly labeling and storing ingredients and finished products.
- Assist with inventory counts and communicate ingredient shortages to management.
- Keep workstations, equipment, and storage areas clean, organized, and sanitized.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
- Operate bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, slicers, and other kitchen equipment.
- Minimize waste by using ingredients efficiently and following portion standards.
- Assist with special orders and seasonal bakery items as needed.
- Work collaboratively with front of house staff to ensure products are ready for service.
Qualifications
- Previous baking or commercial kitchen experience preferred.
- Knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and food preparation.
- Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Dependable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
- Availability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, lift, and reach throughout the shift.
- Work in a warm kitchen environment around ovens and baking equipment.
- Lift and carry ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Expectations
- Produce fresh, high-quality baked goods daily.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized bakery area.
- Demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude.
- Consistently uphold the restaurant's quality and customer service standards.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (Preferred)
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Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
