Baker/Pasty cook job description

The baker/pastry cook is responsible for preparing all specialty breads, pastries, confections, and desserts. As a key member of the bakery commissary, you will ensure baked goods are prepared according to established recipes, maintaining a clean work environment, and prepping baked goods for sale and delivery.

Responsibilities

Baking, handling, slicing, and preparing a variety of specialty breads, pastries, and confections

Ensures all baked goods are completed on time for opening and delivery

Assists with cake, muffin and cookie decoration as needed

Maintains records related to baking supplies, deliveries, and production level

Assists with prepping baked goods for delivery

Cleans and restocks workstations and ensures all equipment is sanitized and prepped for next shift

Enforcing and following department practices regarding receiving, stocking, and the unloading deliveries

Adheres to the company’s freshness and quality standards

Reads and employs math skills to follow standard recipes and menu specifications

Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Assists with the development and implementation of new product ideas

Receives, opens, and unpacks products/merchandise, checking invoice against items received

Helping to reduce losses due to shrink, damage, and pilferage

Requirements

6 months of baking experience

Previous experience in a commercial kitchen

Has knowledge of bakery equipment and procedures to ensure a quality product

Requires reading and math skill for recipes and measurements

Must have good attention to detail

Must have knowledge of safe food handling procedures and provide current certifications

Able to work in a hot, hectic environment

Able to work any shift including weekends

Ability to bend, kneel and stand for extended periods of time

Must be able to lift/push up to 25lbs. consistently and 45 lbs. occasionally