Pastry Cook - Full time or Part time

Hope The Mission•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The mission of Hope the Mission is to prevent, reduce, and eliminate poverty, hunger, and homelessness by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. Our mission is to meet our participants' needs through an individualized and non-judgmental approach. The Pastry Cook is responsible for preparing and baking pastries, baked goods and desserts. Most of the work will be high volume production baking with a focus on breakfast and dessert items including cookies, muffins, scones, danishes, cakes and other quick breads. This position is a part of our bakery department working with the Lead Baker and reports to the Chef de Cuisine and Executive Chef.

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of pastry experience baking; catering or large scale production environments preferred. Proven experience as a pastry cook
Experience: 2+ years of high volume production baking
Commitment to serving the needs of homeless families and individuals
Food handler certification
High school diploma or GED preferred
Drug and TB testing required. Background check required

Nice To Haves

Culinary degree in pastry and baking preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and bake a wide variety of baked goods, quick breads, and desserts
Able to operate, maintain and clean all bakery kitchen equipment including scales, mixers, ovens & stove tops
Ability to read and follow recipes
Be a team player and have a great positive attitude
Able to effectively collaborate with bakery team members, supervisors and other kitchen staff.
Have excellent organizational skills and time management skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
Must be able to multitask and prioritize daily tasks list
Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation
Organize and clean all bakery areas including dry storage, refrigeration and freezer storage
Apportion and serve food to facility residents, employees, or patrons
Cook food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, or numbers of portions to be served
To ensure a functional and hygienic environment, inspect and clean all equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas
Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs
Must be able to regularly bend and stoop
Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must follow strict requirements about food safety
Assist with savory kitchen team when needed
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, workspaces, and storage areas
Assist with inventory management: restock ingredient bins and notify supervisors of any low stock items
Assist with staff meal and special events as needed
Work with volunteers and workers who help in meal preparation and service.
Follow strict food safety regulations to maintain a safe environment for all.
Perform any other tasks assigned with a positive attitude and a willingness to help.