production baker - Starbucks Reserve Kitchen New York
About The Position
The Baker contributes to the success of the Starbucks Reserve Kitchen by assisting Bakers and Lead Bakers with daily production lists and tasks. Working under supervision, the position supports production planning and execution while ensuring compliance with quality and sanitation requirements. The Baker prepares designated bakery items according to established recipes and helps maintain Reserve and Starbucks Gold Standard. The role is part of energetic culinary teams that produce handcrafted food offerings, including pastries, cakes, focaccia-style pizza, and artisanal baked breads, for Reserve and Roastery locations. The partner is expected to model and act in accordance with Starbucks principles and company policies.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of baking experience in a professional kitchen; commercial kitchen experience is a plus (required).
- Ability to work on one's feet for long periods.
- Ability to lift and carry 35 pounds consistently and up to 55 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to adhere to strict personal hygiene and standards of dress consistent with policy.
- Attention to detail.
- Passion for learning culinary arts.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently while executing at a high level.
- Competent knife skills.
- Data-entry skills and basic working knowledge of computers.
- Basic math and English skills.
Nice To Haves
- Current Health Code Certification, as required by State and Local Department of Health requirements.
- Commercial kitchen baking experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare designated bakery items according to established recipes while working under supervision.
- Support daily production lists and maintain Reserve and Starbucks Gold Standard.
- Receive ingredients and other supplies from the main kitchen and/or pantry as required for daily operations.
- Cut and weigh dough into uniform portions using a knife or divider, mold it into loaves or other shapes, place it in pans, and proof it.
- Shape dough by hand or with dough rollers.
- Scale recipes for production using gram/kilogram scales and units of measure.
- Maintain lot-tracking sheets and HACCP temperature logs as necessary.
- Perform other duties assigned by the leader in support of the kitchen.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic and supplemental life insurance and other voluntary insurance benefits.
- Short-term and long-term disability.
- Paid parental leave.
- Family expansion reimbursement.
- Paid vacation that accrues after an introductory period.
- Sick time.
- Additional pay for working on one of eight observed holidays.
- Eligible partners may participate in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.) and Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
- Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
- 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
- Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
- Backup care.
- DACA reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
