Baker

A Fresh Start Baker makes a wide range of desserts, pastries, breads and other baked goods and also makes sandwiches, salads, soups, and other food items.

A Baker is knowledgeable of recipes and recipe development; an expert in weighing and measuring ingredients in accordance with developed recipes; and adept at using commercial equipment, such as ovens, mixers, proofing cabinets, etc.

Responsibilities include:

· Preparing products by properly executing following proven recipes,

· Meeting (exceeding) quality and hospitality standards,

· Complying with Fresh Start operating procedures,

· Using kitchen equipment and maintaining food storage in accordance with federal, state and local safety and health regulations,

· Keeping kitchen areas and all pots, pans, supplies and equipment washed, cleaned and stored in accordance with health and sanitation standards,

· Recommending changes to existing and assisting in the development and testing of new recipes, and

· Other duties as assigned.

A qualified candidate:

· Has a passion for producing high-quality, artisan and made-from-scratch/made-to-order products,

· Embodies the value of Hospitality by being friendly and generous when it comes to the reception and entertainment of others, including our guests, visitors, and strangers,

· Embodies the value of Quality by creating exceptional, consistent products that conform to specifications and standards,

· Works with a sense of urgency while completing assignments with speed, efficiency, and accuracy,

· Keeps workspaces neat, clean, and organized,

· Is dependable and reliable, and

· Is a self-motivated, quick learner that exhibits a teachable attitude and desires to learn/improve skills.

ServSafe Food Management Certified with 3+ years commercial bakery experience and/or 2 years culinary school with concentration in Pastry preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment is a commercial kitchen that encompasses numerous styles and techniques resulting in output in accordance with tight production schedules and daily production goals.

Work requires a flexible schedule & weekend availability. Work is occasionally done alone during early morning hours, so it is ideal for a true morning person.

The work also requires frequent walking, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting (up to 50 lbs.) easily and often.

Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Tell us about your passion for baking.
• Why do you want to work for Fresh Start?
• Tell us about your availability and your minimum/maximum amount of hours desired.

Work Location: In person