Production Baker at STRONG HEARTS Buffalo, NY

Strong Hearts in Buffalo, NY is looking for a baker to join our team.

We are an entirely vegan restaurant located at 295 Niagara Street on the lower west side. We are open 7 days a week and we have a small, but tight-knit and reliable bakery team.

Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, ambitious, reliable, and experienced with commercial baking methods as we produce for both our Buffalo and Syracuse locations. The expected weekly total hours will be around 32-38.Once the training period is complete, this position would be for the 12pm-8pm shift.

• Follow established recipes to produce large batches of various baked goods such as cupcakes, cake layers, cheesecakes, cookies, bars, etc.
• Prepping various sized batches of fruit toppings, chocolate ganache, and buttercream in 80qt batches to be used for production.
• Ensure the quality of ingredients and finished products, maintaining high standards of freshness and presentation
• Packaging completed product for sale.
• Follow all food safety procedures and maintain cleanliness of all kitchen spaces used during your shift. Sweep the area and take the trash out at the end of day.

• Bakery experience is preferred as this position requires prior knowledge due to the fact that you will be working independently most of the shift once training is completed.
• Bakery problem solving skills ex. if dough is too wet how can you fix it?
• Passion for baking and genuine love for the art of it with a desire to create delicious, memorable treats for our community.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work well with others and also thrive independently.
• Willingness to accept feedback and continue learning.