What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Baker position at DeStefano's Market?
Job Summary:
DeStefano’s Market is looking for an assistant baker to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about baking and have experience in food production, pastry, cake decorating, and food safety practices. DeStefano's specializes in Italian specialty food and grocery but also offers a beautifully curated selection of baked goods. The bakery department is responsible for creating traditional Italian pastries, breads, and desserts, often with a unique or nostalgic spin. Creativity is highly encouraged, positivity is appreciated, and new ideas are always being nourished.
This is a year-round position, with part-time hours with potential for full-time as we grow.
Responsibilities Include
- Prepare and bake a range of pastries & breads including cookies, muffins, bars, scones, focaccia, calzone dough
- Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
- Ability to follow recipes to ensure consistent quality
- Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
- Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
Qualifications
- 2 years in a pastry preparation position
- Excellent communication skills
- Basic math and measuring skills
- High school diploma or equivalent; degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program preferred
Job Requirements
- Availability to work onsite-Weekends a must
- Early morning Baker Hours a must
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
- Ability to use a burning oven, commercial stand mixer and other pastry baking equipment
If you are interested in being a part of our team, and looking for a space where you can express your creativity by contributing to our Italian bakery program, we would love to have you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Opportunities for advancement
- Store discount
Compensation Package:
- Hourly pay
- Tips
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Portsmouth, NH 03801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $21