Pastry Production Cook - Foxden

Luke's Local is an independently-owned grocery business that provides food from local family farms, butchers, ranchers, and food makers. Luke's sincerely sources great food made with integrity, and is passionate about making grocery shopping an inspiring experience for Bay Area communities. We operate four vibrant brick and mortar markets - one on Cole and Parnassus in the heart of Cole Valley, a second in Cow Hollow on Union St, a third on Green Street in North Beach and a fourth in the Inner Sunset on 9th Ave.

As a company, we are constantly striving to create an environment that fosters equity, inclusion, and nourishment for our customers and team members alike. Our hope is to make it possible for anyone to bring the spirit of discovery, creativity, and joy into their kitchens. We hope you’ll join us.

The Commissary Kitchen produces thousands of meals, salads, sides and sweets every week. We believe the best way to work and grow together is as a team. No one is above washing dishes, but we also encourage cross-training and skills development at all levels of the kitchen. We believe strongly in investing in our team members to become the best they can be!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee daily production of pastries, cakes, and desserts. Manage inventory, order ingredients, and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Focus on executing high-quality, appealing, and, in some cases, seasonal or artisan, pastries and desserts.
• Label and date all products prepared
• Prepare, clean, and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Completing all tasks, in order, as advised by the Chef or other kitchen manager, within the necessary time window
• Package all Pastry products for retail locations
• Assist in planning the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure food safety standards and a high standard of cleanliness are being met in the kitchen at all times. Maintain a clean work-station mindset - your station is your house!
• Efficiency, ease, and the ability to navigate throughout the kitchen
Maintain up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Know the correct mixing order. Must be accurate in mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking to ensure consistency in daily production.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Understand and follow all recipes and instructions. Know the location of all ingredients.
• Follow the production schedule provided by the Chefs
• This person will partner with the Chefs in all of the duties in the Pastry Department to achieve the department's sales and profit goals
• Attention and care to the final product
• Foster a sense of pride in your workspace and the food you provide
• Maintaining a positive, equitable work environment for all staff
• Demonstrate consistent work attendance
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, team members, and/or outside contacts in a timely and appropriate manner and in line with our Communication Code of Conduct
• Driver’s License and willingness to drive box truck
• Creative thinker
• Knowledgeable about products and their quantities
• Punctual and reliable
• Organized with high standards of cleanliness
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and professional with a “get the job done” mindset
• Effective team player
• Capable of remaining calm under pressure
• Proficient in Excel, Google Drive, and Google Chat
• Collaborative, critical, and open-minded when facing challenges
• Meticulous in organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
• A self-starter who is resourceful and can work independently or as part of a team, adjusting to shifting priorities

Office, Kitchen/Commissary, and Delivery Truck

• 2+ years of professional baking experience
• Knowledge of food safety (Food Handler's Permit), ability to read/scale recipes, and expertise in decorating or baking techniques
• Proven experience working in pastry production in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Good knowledge of pastry arts and…