Bakery Assistant | Brancato’s Catering Kansas City, KS | Full-Time
About Brancato’s Catering
With a 55+ year legacy of excellence, Brancato’s Catering is a premier name in Kansas City hospitality. As a member of the Leading Caterers of America, we specialize in high-quality experiences for gatherings of every scale—from 200-person weddings to 20,000-person events. Our team is the culinary engine behind some of the region's most notable celebrations, and our bakery department is essential to the success of our dessert and event offerings.
Join Our Team
The Bakery Assistant plays a crucial role in ensuring our events end on a high note. We are looking for detail-oriented, creative individuals who are passionate about pastry and baking and eager to contribute to a successful, high-volume production team. If you have a strong work ethic, a precise eye for measurements and a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply!
Alongside Our Pastry Team, Your Responsibilities Will Include
Baking & Preparation
- Precisely measure, weigh, and mix ingredients for doughs, batters, frostings, and fillings according to established recipes.
- Assist with the proofing, baking and cooling process to ensure consistency. Ensure final details, decor and components are ready to go on the event site for presentation.
- Maintain readiness of components for high-volume service.
Bakery Maintenance & Sanitation
- Maintain a clean and organized baking station, including washing mixing bowls, sanitizing workspaces and cleaning equipment.
- Adhere to strict food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Assist with proper inventory rotation, ensuring dry goods and ingredients are stored and labeled correctly to maintain freshness.
Team Support
- Support the Pastry Chef and other kitchen staff with various production tasks as needed.
- Communicate effectively with the team to ensure production schedules are met for upcoming events.
What You Bring to the Table
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a bakery or commercial kitchen environment with relevant training.
- Precision: Exceptional attention to detail, especially regarding measuring ingredients and following exact baking formulas.
- Technical Skill: Proficiency in baking techniques (mixing, scaling, temperature control, and equipment operation).
- Professionalism: The ability to stay focused, positive, and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
- Compliance: Knowledge of food safety and health department sanitation guidelines.
Why Join Brancato’s?
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience and clear opportunities for advancement within our culinary and pastry team.
- Work-Life Balance: Consistent daytime scheduling in a dynamic environment.
- Reputation: Work for an industry leader known for culinary and pastry excellence.
- Stability: Be part of a well-established, family-owned Kansas City business.
- Competitive Package: We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
- Dental, Health and Vision insurance.
Physical Requirements
- Long periods of standing or walking.
- Ability to squat, kneel, bend, and reach frequently.
- Capable of lifting and transporting items weighing 50 pounds (e.g., bulk flour, sugar, or equipment).
How to Apply
Ready to join our team? Please submit your resume and professional references for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
