Sweets Baker Assistant

Do you love croissants, baguettes, coffee, and good company?•Rockville, MD

1d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastry Assistant to join our Pastry department at our Fr esh Baguette Rockville production center, 804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850 . The Pastry Assistant's role is to support the Pastry Chefs in their daily operations. As a Pastry Assistant, you will be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries and desserts for the bakery to deliver outstanding guest experiences and financial profitability. Products vary from blueberry muffins, brownies, coffee cakes to éclairs , tarts, cannelé , mousses, ganache, and more.

Requirements

No prior professional experience required.
A fast learner with a positive attitude and a proven ability to adapt.
Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with others effectively.
Strong attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks accurately.
Ability to follow procedures and adhere to detailed instructions without deviation.
Capability to comply with food safety guidelines consistently.
Punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining a high level of productivity.
Physical endurance to meet demands of fast-paced, repetitive, and labor-intensive role
High School Diploma or GED
Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons
Availability to work on Holidays and during peak business periods - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
Ability to perform heavy work such as lifting 50lbs+, bending, reaching, and standing for 8hours+
Reliable transportation to work
Reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension proficiency in English

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to follow recipes and standard operating procedures.
Maintain tools and personal hygiene to ensure food safety and quality standards.
Prepare flour and other baking ingredients, either manually or with the assistance of commercial bakery equipment.
Shape dough to bake a variety of bread and other baked goods.
Operate commercial bakery equipment, including mixers, blenders, ovens and cookers
Work efficiently and quickly to meet production targets and deadlines.
Ensure strict adherence to food safety guidelines and hygiene practices during all operations.
Follow clear written procedures when handling recipes.
Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area.