Morning Baker

Empire Cake, a popular gourmet American-style bakery, is seeking qualified candidates for a Morning Baker at it's new Flagship Bakery in Greenwich Village. 

The Morning Baker is responsible for baking, finishing, and packaging all of our house made items, such as cookies, scones, and muffins. Our brand new flagship kitchen is where we bake and prepare all of our products for both our Chelsea and Greenwich Village locations.

We are looking for a reliable baker to work from Monday - Friday, starting their shift at 5am.  Experience decorating cupcakes is not required, but is a plus. Once baking is finished, the Morning Baker will move on to finishing and cutting bars, mixing and scooping cookie doughs, or other similar tasks.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for baking all cookies, scones, muffins for both locations
• Follow baking instructions and adjust baking times accordingly
• Working off of inventory and par sheets for two locations to bake correct amounts for each store 
• Properly finish, date, and package all items in time to be sent by 8am
• Must be able to prioritize and finish all tasks assigned for the daily baking. Work independently in those moments when the supervisors are not immediately available 
• Inform supervisors when any equipment is not working properly and anticipate when food supplies or prepped items are getting low
• Keeps a clean workstation and assist in soft cleaning of the kitchen
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on evolving business needs 
• Maintaining the kitchen production process to maintain the workplace safe and hygienic for all employees.
• Scaling all recipes and follow procedures

SKILLS

• Be detail oriented, passionate about high quality, able to work in a fast-paced environment and multi-task
• Ability to problem solve and clearly communicate
• Quick learner and ability to follow recipes and baking instructions strictly
• NYC Food Handler’s Certificate preferred food sanitary safety practice/procedure knowledge
• Relevant prior experience as a baker is required
• Capable of working in a fast-paced, production environment.

 QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• A High School diploma or GED certificate is a plus
• Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
• 1-2 years of pastry-making relevant experience
• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Basic math skills
• Great attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to work a flexible schedule, especially during the holidays
• Maintain a clean environment and keeping the area organized and free of clutter
• Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

Pay: By the hour / Range based on experience. Starting from $20.00