AM Pastry Baker

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. The pay rate or range for this position is: $29.83 per hour Job Summary You will be responsible to measure and mix ingredients and bake according to recipes/guidelines. Take direction from Pastry Management. Job Description Essential Functions Prepares, bakes, cooks, and serves various pastries, cookies and breads. Accommodates special needs of the guests by preparing nut free, gluten free and vegan varieties. Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc. May collaborate ideas for menus. May be responsible for recurring inventories. May be responsible for supporting the ordering process, by supplying the pastry specific needs for a to be determined future date(s). May be responsible for supplying ingredients to café admin for all necessary food cards and menus. Will be responsible for ensuring the food cards and menus are accurate and complete. Responsible for food quality and production. Check quantities of the desserts that are displayed, replenishes when necessary. Uses carts to transport dry, wet, and finished products to and from freezer/refrigerator. Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management. Decorating and displaying finished products by following menu standards and expectations. Tracks and documents proper sanitation, time and temperature holding, and completion of duties. Engages positively with guests, continuously seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience. Has a comprehensive understanding of the menu and any applicable allergens and dietary restrictions. Participates in teamwork with peers. Follows safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health, and Risk M anagement. Tasting ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls. May deliver baked goods to other locations. Other duties as assigned. *NOTE: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position. Knowledge and Skills Baking experience is essential Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes. Strong Communication, time and resource management, and planning skills. Sense of urgency. Able to multi-task. Professional appearance. Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen. Experience producing the following products from scratch: cookies, bars, pie crusts, etc. Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products. Basic mathematical kills. Willingness to work independently or with management to solve problems, fulfill tasks, follow recipes and create amazing baked goods. Education and Work Experience Culinary Degree (preferred but not required). 1-2 years of experience in high volume production of baking goods, or comparable experience. Work Environment The work environment for Pastry includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures. Fast paced kitchen. Most tasks performed in temperature-controlled environment, but job requires use of oven and deep fryers to cook the baked goods. Moderate to high noise level. Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions. Constant hazard of slippery/uneven surfaces. Frequently moving form cold freezer to normal kitchen environment. Occasional smoke, steam and heat in confined space. Dust from use of flour and other powdered items. Hot/cold environments when moving things in and out of the fridge and freezer. May work with step stool/ladder infrequently. Requirements Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handler’s Certification (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement. Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance. Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner. Able to collaborate with other teams by supporting them when there is shorter staffing in other locations, which may require some flexible schedule in certain occasions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Constant use of hands when handling food, carts, cooking equipment, etc. Constant use of hands while prepping food. Constant grasping food, cooking and equipment. Occasionally pushing/pulling food racks, carts, etc. Occasionally rotating body. Constant lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. Frequent lifting and carrying objects 21-40lbs pounds (Items weighing over 40 lbs. must be carried by two (2) people). Frequent pushing and pulling of loaded and unloaded carts and cooking equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment. Frequent standing, walking, bending and twisting are required to perform cooking and food prep duties. Squatting and kneeling may be required. Good balance required to safety perform all assigned tasks. Neck flexion and usage will be constant while performing assigned tasks. Heavy and repetitive hand and arm motion involved in production and clean up. Reaching across surfaces while moving containers, reaching above shoulders for containers for removal and storage. Standing a minimum of 8 hours a day. Carrying containers of different sizes and different types of product of all shapes and sizes. Removing hot items from oven. Able to work ten hours plus shifts plus ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time. Must possess hearing, visual and sensory abilities to observe and detect emergency situations; also distinguish product, taste, texture, temperature and presentation and preparation. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Authorization Authorized to work in the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 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