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Pastry Prep Cook

$20 - $23 per hour
Full-time

Café Carranza

Early Morning Baker / Kitchen Prep Associate

We’re looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Early Morning Baker / Kitchen Prep Associate to join our café team. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to help create fresh, high-quality products every day, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule:

  • 2:00 AM – 9:00 AM
  • Early morning availability is required.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and bake pastries according to recipes and quality standards.
  • Make house-made syrups, sauces, and other café ingredients.
  • Complete daily kitchen prep, including portioning and organizing ingredients.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workspace.
  • Restock ingredients and assist with inventory as needed.
  • Follow food safety and health regulations.
  • Work efficiently to ensure everything is ready before the café opens.

Qualifications:

  • Previous bakery, café, or kitchen prep experience is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to work independently and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency.
  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work early morning shifts.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys preparing quality food from scratch, and helps create a great experience for our customers by ensuring everything is fresh and ready for the day.

Pay: $20/$23 hourly 

Join our team and help start every morning with fresh pastries and quality ingredients!

Vacancy posted 11 hours ago
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