Pastry Associate - Oak Lawn; AM Shift

Position: Pastry Associate - Oak Lawn (AM Shift) #101
Job Purpose:

- The Pastry AM position at Eatzi's manages the daily baking of the pastry products served in the market. This role is essential to ensuring that our customers receive high-quality, freshly baked pastries each day. The Pastry AM is responsible for overseeing the production schedule, managing oven temperatures, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. This position plays a crucial role in the culinary team, contributing to the overall success and reputation of Eatzi's.

Key Responsibilities:

- Review and follow the production schedule for pastries to ensure timely preparation and delivery of products.

- Manage oven temperatures, adjusting based on different products to achieve optimal baking results.

- Maintain safety and sanitation standards in the kitchen, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

- Perform basic preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment to ensure efficient and safe operation.

- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth operations and a cohesive work environment.

- Demonstrate the ability to lift up to 40lbs without assistance, ensuring physical capability to handle kitchen tasks.

- Understand the operation of a commercial oven and the ability to work around hot temperatures and surfaces safely.

Required

Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience:

- 1 year of experience in a pastry production kitchen

Preferred Experience:

- 2+ years of experience in a pastry production kitchen

Required

Skills and Abilities:

- Ability to follow a production schedule for baking various products with precision and consistency
- Understanding of the operation of a commercial oven, including the ability to manage and adjust oven temperatures based on different pastry products
- Competency in maintaining safety and sanitation standards in a kitchen environment
- Proficiency in performing basic preventive maintenance on kitchen equipment
- Ability to lift up to 40lbs without assistance, ensuring the capability to handle ingredients and equipment safely
- Strong teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve daily production goals

Eatzi's offers Excellent Benefits to all Full-Time Associates! Options include:

Health insurance:
Medical, Dental and Vision Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Life insurance for Spouse and Dependents Paid Time Off Store discounts and specials

Full time work week available and a great work/life balance