Overnight Baker
About The Position
The Overnight Bake-Off Baker is responsible for baking laminated pastries, quick breads, scones, cookies, and other baked goods for the café and its growing wholesale clients throughout San Diego, including the San Diego Symphony during its Fall-to-Spring season. This role requires maintaining all product standards established by the café manager. Candidates must be available to start as early as 1:00 a.m., work weekends, and have reliable transportation. Experience with proofing and baking laminated pastries is required, along with a professional understanding of baking and pastry fundamentals. The ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs. is also required. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent culinary school graduate or someone looking to expand their baking and pastry skills. The position offers significant opportunities for growth within the bakery.
Requirements
- Available to start as early as 1:00 a.m.
- Work weekends
- Reliable transportation
- Experience with proofing and baking laminated pastries
- Professional understanding of baking and pastry fundamentals
- Ability to independently lift up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Recent culinary school graduate
- Looking to expand baking and pastry skills
Responsibilities
- Set-up, execute daily prep tasks, and organize your workstation efficiently.
- Prepare and store all food items required for your station, adhering to Invited’s standards.
- Maintain proper cooking techniques and consistent preparation and presentation of daily specials, salads, entrees, and other menu items as designated by Chef(s).
- Receive and store goods purchased by kitchen as requested.
- Manage items used by others, such as condiments, dressings, salsa, and soups.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of your work area and the kitchen, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
- Communicate with the Executive Chef or Sous Chef regarding special product needs or issues with food quality or presentation.
- Interact professionally with members and guests, accommodating changes and last-minute requests as needed.
- Support fellow employees and contribute to a positive team environment. Be proactive in assisting members and guests ensuring delivery of the 3-steps of service.
- Address and resolve member and guest complaints professionally notifying management of issues and practicing effective service recovery.
- Complete additional duties as assigned by management.
- Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.
- Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.
- Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.
- Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.
- Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.
- Wear a clean, neat uniform that meets club standards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off and leave programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
