Bakery Assistant - MOHI Farm

LEAL VINEYARDS•Morgan Hill, CA

4d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Inspired and framed by the natural beauty of the central coast region of California, the Léal hospitality group is a one-of-a-kind collection of carefully curated properties located in Morgan Hill and Hollister. The collection represents a dynamic array of urban and rural assets, including restaurants, wineries, event venues, as well as full and select service boutique hotels that are dedicated to creating unique and memorable experiences for our guests. Whether your goal is to spend an evening dining and staying in comfort, hosting a wedding or corporate event for several hundred people, each of our properties delivers the ultimate hospitality experience while inspiring our guests to sip, savor, and celebrate all of life's little every day and once-in-a-lifetime special occasions. Position Objective The Bakery Assistant will be a creative, skillful, and detail-oriented professional with an appreciation for preparation, organization, and presentation. The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of preparing and creating delicious baked goods. The Bakery Assistant must have a passion and attention to detail in consistently producing high-quality bakery products. This role is accountable for the quality and consistency of all bakery products, produced from scratch daily.

Requirements

Must have at least 2 years of experience in baking, including dough lamination, sourdough fermentation, baguettes, croissants, and pastries
Must be willing and able to learn recipes
Excellent verbal communication and positive interpersonal skills required
Able to work under pressure and remain calm to resolve problems using good judgment
Must have intermediate computer skills; including working with Microsoft
Problem-solving skills and deductive reasoning abilities
Excellent organization skills and time management skills
Strong attention to detail – quality control
Must be able to obtain and maintain a current California Food Handler’s Certificate
Maintain current California Driver's License with satisfactory and safe driving record
Able to work under pressure and remain calm
Maintain a neat and well-groomed appearance, including adherence to the restaurant dress code
Ability to work cohesively with coworkers as part of a team

Responsibilities

Manage production and prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to standardized recipes as planned with the Head Baker, and support our farm-to-table concept of using from-scratch recipes and fresh ingredients
Mix, bake, build, decorate, fill, and maintain the restaurant’s display case with specialty breads, pastries, and desserts
Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards
Ensure that the bakery is adequately stocked with quality baking ingredients and supplies.
Keep all baking areas and supplies stocked and organized, and ensure that baking tools, utensils, and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized.
Prepare and strategically arrange bakery items in display cases to encourage customer purchases
Inspect bakery items to ensure that established standards on quality, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal are met
Safely operate and maintain all bakery and kitchen equipment
Collaborate with the VP of Hospitality and Chef de Cuisine to create new recipes and seasonal baked goods
Work all special restaurant events and holidays as needed (Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, etc.)
Work with the Chef de Cuisine to place all supply and ingredient orders
Open the bakery each morning and open all POS terminals as needed
Greet customers as they arrive in a friendly manner
Perform other duties as required by management