Pastry Chef

Location: 884 Forest Hill Ave Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Description:

Bakers are responsible for mixing, forming, baking and handling all Buka Bakehouse products

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• All aspects of production, from mixing of ingredients to cooling and packaging of product

• Product uniformity and quality control with careful adherence to recipes and processes

• Notifying Head Baker of any variances/problems with batches

• Checking products in ovens to avoid overbaking or underbaking

• Notifying Head Baker of inventory/supply needs

• Making sure ingredients are used in proper rotation

• Minimizing waste by labeling and refrigerating/freezing extra ingredients based on anticipated usage

• Maximizing efficiency of baking team by working quickly and avoiding distractions such as excessive conversation (especially during batch assembly)

Job Requirements:

• At least 1 year of baking experience in a commercial bakery, or completion of at least 1 year of culinary/pastry chef education, or equivalent training

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Ability to begin work shifts as early as 6 am

• Ability to work mostly on foot for up to 8 hour shifts, including ability to work for 4 hours on foot in between breaks

• Good math skills

• Careful attention to detail

• Ability to lift and move 10-30 pound boxes or bags repeatedly throughout the day

• Ability to wash dishes in a commercial sink, mop and do other bakery-related physical activities

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced work environment

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Grand Rapids, MI 49546 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20