Part-Time Baker

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

A Baker with Farmhouse Table Food is responsible for the operation of the bakery including timelines and maintaining standards.  In partnership with the kitchen team, the baker ensures baked items are prepared for menus and are executed to the highest standards, managing high volumes and at times quick turn arounds.  They will also partner with management of the Farmhouse Table Food Shop & Café, to ensure necessary menu items and inventory levels are maintained and supplied. Bakers are responsible for identifying and implementing standards of operation and driving a positive, inclusive, and team focused environment in alignment with Farmhouse Table vision and values.  In a highly self-motivated and service focused manner a baker works diligently to ensure clear expectations, identifying efficiencies and streamlining communications.  Bakers also inspect that menu items are prepared and packaged to set standards to offer our client’s the best positive experience and exceed expectations. A baker may need to represent Farmhouse Table Food, LLC at events, where professionalism and brand aligned behavior is necessary.  Due to this, flexibility in their schedule may be needed to attend an event to assist in setting up, transporting, finishing and plating menu items, and clean up after events.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

·        Baked Goods Production:  Creating, testing, preparing, and packing of baked items in alignment with brand identity, accommodating various dietary restrictions, and weekly menu requirements.

·        Operations Management:  Food safety & sanitation, inventory & equipment management, quality control, and collaboration with kitchen and front of the house staff and management to reinforce high standards, teamwork, and a safe working environment.

·        Budgeting & Financial Planning:  Managing recipe, ingredient, equipment, and staffing budgets to drive increased margins for profit alongside the integrity and mission of the brand.

·        Customer service focus to drive exceptional interactions and client satisfaction, including addressing any dietary requests or concerns, pivoting quickly for menu adjustments, leveraging foresight to be preventative of potential shortfalls or necessary changes.

·        Adhere to and uphold Farmhouse Table Food’s vision and values.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

·       2-7 years’ experience working in a professional kitchen environment.

·       2-7 years’ experience working in a catering/large production kitchen.

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

·        Leadership & management skills & experience preferred.

·        Food Safety Knowledge and Certifications.

·        Excellent organizational and communication skills in multiple formants.

·        Excellent problem-solving skills and financial acumen.

·        Culinary Knowledge and Expertise.

·        Ability to work in a team environment and give/receive feedback to increase skillset and drive organizational goals, vision, and values.

·        Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently.

·        Work multiple hours in a standing/seated position.

·        Be in high heat conditions due to weather and cooking environment.

·        Strong computer skills with adaptably for leveraging existing and new software effectively.

·        Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.