Assistant Baker

Assistant Baker

Job Summary:

• The Assistant Baker is responsible for all in-house production of baked goods in the absence of the head baker.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reports to Head Baker
• Covers for Head Baker on days off.
• Produces all baked goods for service.
• Creates new breads and baked goods for specials.
• Cleans and organizes the bakery to ensure a smooth transition from baking shift to prep shifts.
• Communicates with the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef on new items and specials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent knowledge of all State of Vermont health code standards.
• Excellent knowledge in safe and sanitary food preparation/handling, cleaning, and knife skills.
• Keen understanding of baking techniques and nutrition, including knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of the Executive Chef and Executive Sous Chef’s goals relating to food quality.
• Excellent time management, organizational, problem-solving, and active listening skills.
• Ability to remain composed in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, holidays and/or other variable shifts based on production needs.

Education and Experience:

• Proven experience as a baker.
• Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and preparing and cooking food.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Manual dexterity to cut and chop foods and perform other related tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21