Pastry Baker

New Pioneer Food Co-op • North Liberty, IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Pastry Baker supports daily production in the Pastry while helping create the high quality, fresh pastry New Pioneer is known for. This role participates in pastry preparation and baking, recipe scaling and measuring, rotation and storage, sanitation, and pre-pack and display support, contributing to consistent production for the co-op's retail, deli, and catering needs. Pastry Bakers play an important role in upholding the craft, quality, and food safety standards that define New Pioneer Pastry while supporting the overall success of the production team.

Requirements

• Pastry baking, bakery, or food service experience preferred
• Willingness to learn recipe scaling, measuring, fillings, custards, and basic decorating
• Ability to work in a fast paced, team oriented production environment
• Strong attention to detail and reliability
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, stand for extended periods, and work near ovens and in walk-ins

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastry items following recipes, prep lists, and production deadlines
• Accurately scale pastry recipes and measure dry and liquid ingredients by weight and volume
• Prepare batters, mixes, fruit fillings, and custards, and support baking of specialty cakes, pies, and pastries
• Support basic cake decorating and lettering following New Pioneer standards
• Properly rotate and store prepared and received items to maintain quality, freshness, and health code compliance
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of workstations, ovens, walk-ins, and storage areas
• Complete pre-pack items with fresh and accurately labeled product

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• staff discounts
• retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed