Pastry Baker

Flagship Facility Services, Inc.•Menlo Park, CA

6d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for measuring and mixing ingredients and baking according to recipes/guidelines, taking direction from Pastry Management. The company is committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Requirements

Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handler’s Certification (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement.
Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance.
Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.
Able to collaborate with other teams by supporting them when there is shorter staffing in other locations, which may require some flexible schedule in certain occasions.
Baking experience is essential
Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes.
Strong Communication, time and resource management, and planning skills.
Sense of urgency.
Able to multi-task.
Professional appearance.
Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen.
Experience producing the following products from scratch: cookies, bars, pie crusts, etc.
Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
Basic mathematical skills.
Willingness to work independently or with management to solve problems, fulfill tasks, follow recipes and create amazing baked goods.
Authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Prepares, bakes, cooks, and serves various pastries, cookies and breads.
Accommodates special needs of the guests by preparing nut free, gluten free and vegan varieties.
Measures and combines ingredients and uses mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
May collaborate ideas for menus.
May be responsible for recurring inventories.
May be responsible for supporting the ordering process, by supplying the pastry specific needs for a to be determined future date(s).
May be responsible for supplying ingredients to café admin for all necessary food cards and menus.
Will be responsible for ensuring the food cards and menus are accurate and complete.
Responsible for food quality and production.
Checks quantities of the desserts that are displayed, replenishes when necessary.
Uses carts to transport dry, wet, and finished products to and from freezer/refrigerator.
Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management.
Decorates and displays finished products by following menu standards and expectations.
Tracks and documents proper sanitation, time and temperature holding, and completion of duties.
Engages positively with guests, continuously seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience.
Has a comprehensive understanding of the menu and any applicable allergens and dietary restrictions.
Participates in teamwork with peers.
Follows safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health, and Risk Management.
Tastes ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
May deliver baked goods to other locations.
Other duties as assigned.