Overview
- Panino Divino is hiring a Baker / Prep Cook to help lead our daily schiacciata bread production and opening prep. This role is essential to the guest experience, as our fresh-baked schiacciata is the foundation of every sandwich we serve. The ideal candidate is reliable, detail-oriented, comfortable working early mornings, and takes pride in consistency, cleanliness, and high-quality food.
Description:
About Panino Divino
- Panino Divino is a Tuscan sandwich shop, wine bar, and spritz bar opening on West 39th Street in Kansas City. Our menu is built around fresh-baked schiacciata bread, Italian meats and cheeses, house-made spreads, wine, spritzes, and a fast-casual but elevated guest experience.
Position Summary
- The Morning Baker / Prep Cook will be one of the first team members in the shop each day and will be responsible for baking schiacciata bread, preparing the shop for service, and helping with house-made spreads and prep items. This role is extremely important because bread quality and consistency are central to the Panino Divino concept.
Schedule
- Typical shift is expected to start around 7:30 AM and end around 3:30–4:00 PM, depending on production needs and business volume. Weekend availability is strongly preferred. Exact schedule may vary as we finalize opening operations.
Responsibilities:
- Bake fresh schiacciata bread daily according to Panino Divino recipes and standards
- Prepare dough, portion, proof, bake, cool, and store bread properly
- Monitor bread quality, bake times, oven settings, and daily production levels
- Help determine how much bread is needed for each day based on expected sales
- Prepare house-made spreads, sauces, and other prep items as needed
- Label, date, rotate, and store ingredients properly
- Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe baking/prep area
- Help open the shop and prepare the kitchen/service line for the day
- Follow recipes, portion standards, and food safety procedures
- Communicate with management about low inventory, prep needs, waste, or quality issues
- Assist with general prep, cleaning, dishes, and other kitchen tasks as needed
- Work as part of a small opening team and help build strong systems from the start
Qualifications:
- Baking, prep cook, bakery, restaurant, or kitchen experience preferred
- Bread or dough experience is a plus, but we are willing to train the right person
- Reliable and comfortable working early morning shifts
- Detail-oriented and able to follow recipes consistently
- Able to stand for long periods and work around ovens and kitchen equipment
- Strong sense of cleanliness, organization, and food safety
- Positive attitude and willingness to help wherever needed
- Food handler certification preferred or willingness to obtain one
Compensation
$16–$18 per hour, based on experience.
Why Join Panino Divino
This is a chance to join a new restaurant from the beginning and play a key role in shaping the quality and consistency of the food. Our schiacciata bread is one of the biggest things that will set Panino Divino apart, so this position is central to what we do.
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Are you over the age of 21?
Ability to Commute:
- Kansas City, MO 64111 (Required)
Work Location: In person
