Pastry Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Do you have a passion for creating baked goods and breads by hand from scratch? Scratch Bakery Cafe is currently interviewing for full-time Pastry Cook positions at all levels of experience.

We pride ourselves on the freshly prepared items we serve from our bakery and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help support our team. We are seeking people who have a great attitude, enjoy working in a busy bakery environment are willing to grow with the company, and work well with others. Only team players interested in becoming a part of our growing family owned and operated business, with opportunity for growth, should apply. We’re quickly expanding and invite you to come along for the ride!  One year commercial baking experience preferred.

$500 sign on bonus after successful completion of 90-day Introductory period.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Making of doughs and fillings for pastries and cookies
Baking and traying of morning pastries for distribution to our locations
Prepare all food and baked items as directed in a sanitary and timely manner
Understand and complete daily prep list assigned by the pastry chef
Ensure all ingredients are in stock and communicate ordering needs
Assist higher level pastry cooks
Cleaning, sanitation and organization of kitchen, walk-in coolers/freezer, and storage areas
Watch for and identify spoilage in product
Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills & Abilities

Good basic knowledge of cakes, tarts, fillings, icings and dessert assembly
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collaborate in a team environment with excellent communication skills
Ability to work flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.  Must be willing to work extended hours and be flexible during the months of November and December.  Time off requests will not be granted during this period.
Willingness to learn, ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations is required.

Schedule
Flexible, but we are seeking someone that must be available Sundays and Mondays from 4:00 am to 12:30 pm for one of the positions.

Willingness to learn, ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations is required.. Must be able to start at 4:00 am.

Submit resume for consideration. Looking for immediate hire.