Experienced Baker $20-$26 hr

Job description

We are looking for a baker to join the baking team. The right candidate will prepare different types of bread and a wide range of pastries, cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. One year minimum baking experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Open the bakery early in the morning
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
• Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough
• Bake different bread types, like pretzels, baguettes and multigrain breads
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking
• Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
• Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers
• Shape dough to prepare different types of pastries, including croissants, cookies and sweet rolls
• Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)
• Ensure all daily and weekly deep cleaning is carried out to company standards

Skills

• 1 year minimum experience working in a bakery environment
• Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders and dough sheeters a plus
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Passion for learning new skills and willingness to grow as part of a dedicated team
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
• Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
• Problem solving attitude
• Certification from a culinary school is a plus
• Current food handlers certificate

Physical requirements

• Frequent standing and walking
• Ability to use a computer
• Occasionally lifting 50 lbs
• Frequent bending at the waist, reaching and grabbing'

'Work Remotely No

Job Type: Part-time  25-30 hrs per week

Salary: Up to $26 per hr