Bread Baker and Prep Assistant

Invited•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bread Baker and Prep Assistant bakes laminated pastries, quick breads, scones, cookies, and other baked goods for the café and wholesale clients throughout San Diego, including the San Diego Symphony during its Fall-to-Spring season. The role is responsible for maintaining product standards established by the café manager and preparing high-quality sourdough breads consistently. It requires experience proofing and baking laminated pastries and a professional understanding of baking and pastry fundamentals, as well as demonstrated artisan bread-baking experience with sourdough. The position may suit a recent culinary school graduate or someone seeking to expand their baking and pastry skills, and offers opportunities for growth within the bakery. The employee sets up and organizes a workstation, completes daily prep, receives and stores goods, and maintains kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. They communicate product needs and quality concerns, work professionally with members and guests, support coworkers, and help resolve service issues. The role also requires following company and food-safety policies, participating in daily briefings, wearing a clean uniform, and taking on additional duties as assigned. The position reports to the Kitchen Manager, Sous Chef, Executive Chef, or General Manager. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, beginning at 7 a.m.; additional hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required. The physical demands include extended periods standing and walking, working in varying temperatures, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

Experience proofing and baking laminated pastries.
Professional understanding of baking and pastry fundamentals.
Demonstrated artisan bread-baking experience, particularly with sourdough starter maintenance, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking.
Ability to independently lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, and perform physical activities for extended periods.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and environments, with potential exposure to dust, fumes, or gases.
Ability to climb ladders, squat, kneel, reach, grasp, twist, bend, and fold or unfold as required.
Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
Effective communication skills, including talking and hearing, with sufficient visual acuity.
Ability to follow instructions accurately.
Work attendance according to the weekly schedule; additional hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
Valid Food Handler Certifications as required by state and city regulations.
Recent culinary school graduate or interest in expanding baking and pastry skills.

Responsibilities

Set up, complete daily prep tasks, and organize the workstation efficiently.
Prepare, proof, and bake laminated pastries, quick breads, scones, cookies, and other baked goods for the café and wholesale clients.
Prepare high-quality sourdough breads, maintaining consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation.
Prepare and store food items for the station according to company standards.
Receive and store kitchen goods as requested.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the work area and kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, and waste areas.
Communicate special product needs and food quality or presentation issues to the Executive Chef or Sous Chef.
Interact professionally with members and guests and accommodate changes and last-minute requests as needed.
Support coworkers and contribute to a positive team environment.
Assist members and guests and deliver the 3-steps of service.
Address member and guest complaints professionally, notify management of issues, and practice effective service recovery.
Follow company, club, and department policies, procedures, instructions, and safe working practices.
Maintain professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
Pursue personal and professional growth and maintain certifications required for the role.
Attend daily briefings and participate in required activities.
Wear a clean, neat uniform that meets club standards.
Take on additional duties as assigned and assist others as needed.