Pastry Baker

Pastry Baker page is loaded## Pastry Baker locations:
CA - Menlo Parktime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R20427

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
* We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
* The pay rate or range for this position is: $32.65 per hour##

Job Summary You will be responsible to measure and mix ingredients and bake according to recipes/guidelines. Take direction from Pastry Management.##

Job Description
** Benefits/Perks:
*** No Weekends
* Monday to Friday; 5:45 am - 1:45 pm
* Snacks and meals provided during shifts
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* 12 paid holidays
* 401K with match
* Vacation and Sick days
** Essential Functions
*** May be responsible for recurring inventories.
* May be responsible for supporting the ordering process, by supplying the pastry specific needs for a to be determined future date(s).
* May be responsible for supplying ingredients to café admin for all necessary food cards and menus.
* Will be responsible for ensuring the food cards and menus are accurate and complete.
* Responsible for food quality and production.
* Check quantities of the desserts that are displayed, replenishes when necessary. Uses carts to transport dry, wet, and finished products to and from freezer/refrigerator.
* Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health and Risk Management.
* Decorating and displaying finished products by following menu standards and expectations.
* Tracks and documents proper sanitation, time and temperature holding, and completion of duties.
* Engages positively with guests, continuously seeking opportunities to improve the customer experience.
* Has a comprehensive understanding of the menu and any applicable allergens and dietary restrictions.
* Participates in teamwork with peers.
* Follows safety and sanitation procedures and guidelines from OSHA, Department of Public Health, and Risk Management.
* Tasting ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
* May deliver baked goods to other locations.
* Other duties as assigned.

* NOTE:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks which are illustrative ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed or assigned by this position.
*** Knowledge and Skills
** Baking experience is essential  Moderate kitchen skills and etiquettes. Strong Communication, time and resource management, and planning skills. Sense of urgency. Able to multi-task.
** Education and Work Experience
** Culinary Degree (preferred but not required). 1-2 years of experience in high volume production of baking goods, or comparable experience.
** Work Environment
** The work environment for Pastry includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures.

Fast paced kitchen.

Most tasks performed in temperature-controlled environment, but job requires use of oven and deep fryers to cook the baked goods.

Moderate to high noise level.

Exposure to soap and cleaning solutions.

Constant hazard of slippery/uneven surfaces.

Frequently moving form cold freezer to normal kitchen environment.

Occasional smoke, steam and heat in confined space.

Dust from use of flour and other powdered items.

Hot/cold environments when moving things in and out of the fridge and freezer.

May work with step stool/ladder infrequently.
** Requirements
* * Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handler’s Certification (Serv Safe) and adhere to local food handler requirement. Maintain an exceptional personal record of punctuality and attendance. Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner. Able to collaborate with other teams by supporting them when there is shorter staffing in other locations, which may require some flexible schedule in certain occasions.
** Physical Demands
** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Constant use of hands when handling food, carts, cooking equipment, etc. Constant use of hands while prepping food. Constant grasping food, cooking and equipment. Occasionally pushing/pulling food racks, carts, etc. Occasionally rotating body. Constant lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. Frequent lifting and carrying objects 21-40lbs pounds (Items weighing over 40 lbs. must be carried by two (2) people).

Frequent pushing and pulling of loaded and unloaded carts and cooking equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision for safe navigation of work area and use of equipment. Frequent standing, walking, bending and twisting are required to perform cooking and food prep duties. Squatting and kneeling may be required. Good balance required to safety perform all assigned tasks.

Neck flexion and usage will be constant…