Bakery Cook

Title: Bakery Cook

Reports to: Bakery Sous Chef

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt

Job Summary:

This person leads pastry production - managing the development and inventory of all baked goods and desserts. In addition to technical pastry experience, the ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to work independently.

Why you'll love it here:
At Los Poblanos, you will discover more than just a job. Join a team that values your contributions, fosters innovation and provides competitive salaries and benefits. Work in one of New Mexico's most inspiring natural and historic settings while taking your career to the next level. Rooted in our mission to preserve this extraordinary property, our core values embrace community, hospitality, empathy, excellence, respect and stewardship—driving an unforgettable guest and employee experience. There are many opportunities to learn, grow and lead with the dynamic teams at our award-winning restaurant, boutique inn, serene spa, stunning event spaces and organic farm. Dive into hand-made artisan products at our production facility and retail locations or go behind the bar at our vibrant tasting rooms in downtown Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Daily preparation of bread, cookies, desserts, and farm shop production
• Follow recipes with precision and accuracy to maintain consistency
• Monitor inventory and par levels for goods in use
• Ensure quality and presentation standards for all finished pastry products
• Maintain attention to detail while working in a high-volume environment

Essential Job Functions:

• Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment
• Inspect facilities, equipment, or supplies to ensure conformance to standards
• Evaluate the quality of food ingredients or prepared foods
• Adjust temperature controls of ovens or other heating equipment
• Load materials into production equipment
• Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment
• Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes
• Determine food production methods
• Apply protective or decorative finishes to workpieces or products
• Record operational or production data

• Dough Making / Portioning experience
• Ability to track and report Inventory
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Dependable for scheduled shifts
• Willingness to learn
• Bread making skills
• Cake Making experience
• Experience producing large quantities of pastries
• Time Management

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, squat, reach, and walk 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Able to grasp, lift, carry. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in short intervals throughout the day.
• Must be willing and able to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred:

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.