Position: Bakery Team Member

The Farmhouse Coffee & Espresso Bar is looking for Bakers to join our team!  This is an opportunity to be a part of a unique business bringing the highest quality Coffee roasted on premesis and exceptional hand-crafted artisanal pastry and baked goods, serving Downingtown, Pa since 2017.  Our classic treats are baked fresh daily at our in-house bakery with a focus on product which is unique and of the highest quality. We are looking for bakery staff who have a passion and love for pastry and baking, excellent work ethic and attention to detail.  Our Bakers work as part of our team in a friendly, fast paced work environment focused on quality product and top-notch customer experience.

Position Summary: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for prep and production of various bakery items at required par levels according to Farmhouse guidelines
• Consistent crafting of all baked goods diligently following all proprietary Farmhouse standardized recipes
• Ability to multi-task while paying special attention to detail
• Maintain proper back-stock is in good order
• Takes initiative in product freshness and bakery efficiency
• Responsible for merchandising bakery display case to Farmhouse standards for image and branding
• Must have the ability to actively sell product and explain ingredients to customers including possible allergens
• Models suggestive selling techniques for bakery orders; takes phone orders promptly and courteously
• Maintain all organized kitchen systems in place per Farmhouse Management for storage, refrigeration, inventory, etc
• Assist in tracking inventory for all baking materials
• Follows daily/weekly kitchen cleaning schedule and standards for sanitization of all equipment, tools, tables, etc.
• Maintains proper safety, health and sanitation standards for self, bakery and entire kitchen environment at all times
• Receive orders from all supply vendors for accuracy/quality
• Communicate with management any issues with equipment
• Immediately reports safety hazards to Management
• Assist other departments when necessary
• Be a positive team player and work well with others

Requirements for successful applicants:

• Minimum of 2 years of professional baking experience; culinary degree, bakery restaurant, hotel experience a plus
• Or currently enrolled in a pastry/culinary program/recent graduate
• Ability to take direction, learn new tasks quickly and multi-task while paying special attention to detail
• Must have knowledge of various baking and pastry techniques
• Must possess strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment while maintaining a high level of detail and sense of urgency
• A passion for people, hospitality and providing exceptional baked goods to customers consistently
• Must be available to work day-time hours Thursday- Sunday; TBD. 
• Arrive to work on time, appropriately groomed and dressed
• Effective time management skills
• Pa Food Service Certification (Serve Safe) desired
• Excellent communication skills
• Work requires fine hand use, physical motion including bending, reaching and standing/walking
• Must be bale to lift 50lbs
• Please apply with RESUME for consideration