Froster/Assistant Baker

West Hartford•West Hartford, CT

13d•$16

About The Position

Hi there! We're looking for nothing bundt the best Froster/Assistant Baker to join our team of fun, motivated, and reliable people all working to bring joy to others through our delicious cakes. The more formal details about the job are below, but here's the nitty gritty...we have really high expectations - we've built a team of people who look out for each other and love coming to work every day. We know that if we don't show up, or if we half-a$$ it, then we are letting down the people we've grown to care so much about. So, we show up. We work hard. We laugh together. We take pride in our performance. And, now, because we are growing, we want to add someone to the team who will do the same. So...if you're that person...we'd love to meet you! If you're not that person, that's cool too because we realize people are different and we make no judgments - it's just that you wouldn't be a fit for us and we'd both waste time finding that out and ultimately parting ways so we'd rather just avoid that altogether. Prior experience isn't required (we will happily train the right person). Instead - the most important things (aside from being able to lift really heavy stuff) are (1) you give it your all every day; (2) you don't mind if we point out opportunities for improvement; (3) you show up when you are supposed to; (4) you love to laugh; (5) you love to learn; and (6) you value and respect the team that we've built. Here's the more formal stuff: The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Froster/Assistant Baker wears 2 hats. During Frosting shifts, you'll ensure that our cakes are of the highest quality, are consistently created for our guests, and provide superior service by meeting production demands. Following a strict proprietary recipe, NbC cake-frosting methods and food safety standards, the Froster makes our signature frosting and utilizes standardized application techniques to frost all of our delicious cakes. During Assistant Baker shifts, you'll partner with our Lead Baker to ensure that our cakes are of the highest quality, are consistently created for our guests, and basically, you'll do what the Lead Baker asks you to do to best assist them in following strict proprietary recipes, NbC production methods, and food safety standards. During both shifts, you'll embody NbC core values and demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace. Anticipated hours each week: between 20 and 30 Anticipated # of work days: 5 (6 during weeks leading up to and including major holidays)

Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Is able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures, and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.
Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.
Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavyweight (as much as 70 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
Is able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.
Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing, and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
Can evaluate products, processes, information, and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
Is diligent, organized, reliable and self-motivated.
We think this is going to be a role that requires Monday through Saturday work with Sunday's off, but we aren't completely positive and will likely test out a few variations so we need you to be flexible with your availability.

Nice To Haves

While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience as a Baker or in another operational support role at a bakery, restaurant, or foodservice environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Follows NbC proprietary frosting recipe and application methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade or handheld mixer and pastry bag to frost cakes.
Prioritizes cake pre-orders according to schedule and frosts cakes for walk-in guest orders accordingly.
Ensures an adequate supply of samples and frosted cakes are available for guests in the bakery display case and maintains appropriate frosting and frosted cake par levels.
Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling, and storage of frosted cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains frosting and refrigeration logs.
Monitors inventory of frosting supplies and notifies management when replenishment is required.
Evaluates baked and frosted cakes to ensure NbC standards are met and informs management of any quality control issues.
Cleans, sanitizes and restocks workstation, ensure frosting supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift, and washes any equipment in the absence of the Dishwasher/Utility Employee.
Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.
Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens, and other tools to bake cakes.
Assists baker with accurately preparing raw ingredients and equipment for baking places cake pans into a hot oven and monitors the baking process.
Assists baker with daily baking and production flow and processes.
Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of baked cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.
Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks workstation and assists baker to ensure all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift.
Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.