Kitchen Assistant

About Folded Dough

Folded Dough is a growing wholesale bakery specializing in French-Asian pastries, artisan croissants, salt bread, and other baked goods. We are looking for a reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to support our daily bakery production and help ensure orders are prepared accurately and on time.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Dishwashing: Wash, sanitize, and organize baking trays, mixing bowls, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
• Croissant Filling: Fill croissants with various creams, fillings, and toppings according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Bread Rolling & Shaping: Roll and shape bread and other dough products according to bakery specifications.
• Ingredient Scaling: Weigh and measure ingredients accurately according to recipes and production requirements.
• Bread Scaling: Portion and weigh dough into consistent sizes to meet product specifications.
• Cookie Preparation: Scoop and portion cookie dough according to specified weights and sizes.
• Packing Assistance: Help pack, count, label, and organize pastries and breads for wholesale orders and deliveries.
• Cleaning & Sanitation: Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, floors, and designated kitchen areas throughout the shift.
• Kitchen Organization: Keep ingredients, tools, packaging materials, and supplies organized and properly stored.
• Delivery Assistance: Assist with occasional deliveries when needed, ensuring products are handled and transported safely.
• Production Support: Assist bakers with additional tasks as needed to keep daily production running smoothly and meet order deadlines.
• Food Safety: Follow proper food handling, hygiene, and sanitation procedures at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a bakery, commercial kitchen, or food production environment is preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes, instructions, and portioning specifications accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, and willing to learn.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
• Good organizational skills and ability to manage repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting trays, boxes, and ingredients.
• Valid driver's license and reliable driving record preferred for occasional delivery duties.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who takes initiative, works efficiently, and maintains a clean and organized workspace. The ideal candidate is dependable, pays attention to detail, and is willing to help wherever needed. A positive attitude, sense of urgency, and strong work ethic are essential.

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 45.0 per week

Work Location: In person