Overnight Baker

Tiny Boxwoods Productions•Austin, TX

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Baker to work with our bread team. Tiny Boxwoods Productions is passionate about food, service, and its employees, aiming to create a family-like environment with opportunities for growth and leadership. The ideal candidate will contribute to customer satisfaction by assisting in the preparation and production of daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast-paced, hot environment.

Requirements

Minimum two year’s experience in baking
Texas Food Handlers certificate
Stage requirement
Flexible availability in scheduling
Capacity to multitask
Ability to work as part of a team
Must be passionate about baking and pastries.
Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
Knowledge in preparation and baking of dough, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, sponges, custards, scones, meringues, mousse, icing and other pastries.
Knowledge of various doughs, custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, icings.
Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
Knowledge in a specialty including and not limited to; cake decorating, sugar cookies, cinnamon roll forming, bread loafs, cake making, ice cream production, laminations, etc.
Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
Basic celebration cake building and icing.
Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including, ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers.
Basic knife skills including, chopping, cutting and dicing.
Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology.
Great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations.
Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance, meeting the ‘Pressed and Tailored’ standard.
Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English).
Clear communication both verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Nurturing and teaching employees
Providing room to grow
Offering opportunities for leadership

Responsibilities

Prepare and produce cookie doughs, fresh pastries, ice cream, and prepped savory items.
Assist in the preparation and production of daily pastries to specifications and standards.
Follow traditional and modern recipes.
Prepare and bake dough, cookies, muffins, doughnuts, sponges, custards, scones, meringues, mousse, icing, and other pastries.
Utilize knowledge of various doughs, custards, cookies, mousse, sponges, meringues, and icings.
Apply knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping, and folding.
Engage in specialty baking including cake decorating, sugar cookies, cinnamon roll forming, bread loafs, cake making, ice cream production, and laminations.
Apply knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
Perform basic celebration cake building and icing.
Operate commercial baking equipment including ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
Accurately measure baking ingredients using scales or graduated containers.
Perform basic knife skills including chopping, cutting, and dicing.
Handle and store completed products.
Understand basic pastry kitchen terminology.
Inspect food products for consistency and quality.
Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders, and breakfast production.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
Adhere to sanitation, safety, and food regulations.
Maintain a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise en place.
Maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance, meeting the ‘Pressed and Tailored’ standard.
Speak, read, write, and understand English.
Perform other duties as assigned.