**Pastry Baker**

**Department:** BOH **Location:** Los Angeles, CA

Our Brand is built on offering a delicious selection of baked goods, coupled with exceptional service. Connecting through celebration is what we believe in and what we do everyday with out Team Members, our guests and our community.

**Hiring immediately**

**STARTING AT:** $17.00 an hour

**SUPPLEMENTAL PAY:** Tips $2-$3 an hour

**DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:**

Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Execution of custom cake orders with creative and complex decorating requests. Cleaning and storing of all bakery pots, pans, utensils and dishes either by hand or utilizing dishwashing equipment. Perform culinary food preparation and other duties as instructed by the Manager-on-Duty (MOD), Head Baker, or General Manager.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

* Mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)

* Restock, monitor and advise MOD of product inventory levels

* Perform shifts, fulfill orders and complete production as scheduled

* Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards

* Operate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.

* Perform dishwasher duties as needed

* Assist guest service team with guests as needed

**BENEFITS**: We are proud to offer:

Flexible work schedule

Free non-slip shoes (annually!)

Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake

Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Years Day)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Vacation, 401k, FSA

Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance

Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave

Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* One year of previous culinary experience, pastry/baking experience strongly preferred

* Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment

* Attention to detail

* Ability to work in multiple regional locations

* Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)

* Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs

* Ability to transport product and make deliveries when needed

* Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:**

* Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead

* Able to stand for extended periods of time

* Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

**EDUCATION:**

* Culinary degree preferred

* High school diploma or GED

**LANGUAGE SKILLS:**

* Must be able to speak, read, and write English

**OTHER:**

* Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed

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