BOH - Baker / Pastry Cook

Saho Hospitality Group•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The baker is responsible for following written instructions with precise measurements to create a very specialized product. This role involves dough mixing and lamination for all Cornetti (croissant) making.

Requirements

2-4 years' experience
Ability to work as part of a team
Personal cleanliness
Time management and ability to work under pressure to manage high volume of production.
Active listening and learning skills.
Ability to communicate and understand direction in English to ensure safety in the workplace.
Ability to understand, respond, and engage with co-workers, managers, and guests in English.
Reading and speaking comprehension skills.
Discipline to follow set standards.
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

Very basic food handling, preparation, and cleaning skills are welcomed.

Responsibilities

Measure and mix ingredients into dough according to a recipe.
Operate and monitor mixing equipment, scales, and meters according to established standards and procedures.
Ensure that all ingredients are set up prior to start of production to aid in efficiency of production.
Accurately weigh and measure ingredients and materials, potentially making manual changes to ensure quality and correct, consistent weights.
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
Use exact measurements and pay strict attention to timing.
Load ingredients into mixing machine.
Mix icings and other toppings and decorate cookies.
Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools.
Stay organized and focused on work at all times.
Check and ensure that quantities being produced are coherent with the order, and check and store orders.
Be innately creative and communicate ideas to the Executive Chef.
Stay alert when handling ingredients to identify signs of spoilage or substandard quality.
Organize your station before leaving the workplace (floor bins, grains, etc.).
Know all safety buttons and shut-offs within your work area.
Print all orders from OUTLOOK and add to the standing order.