Pastry Baker Lead (Leadership team member)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Our Brand is built on offering a delicious selection of baked goods, coupled with exceptional service. Connecting through celebration is what we believe in and what we do everyday with out Team Members, our guests and our community.
Hiring immediately
STARTING AT: $19.00 an hour
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Tips $2-$3 an hour
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests’ request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Ensure daily production is completed and product inventory levels are met. Perform duties as instructed by the Head Baker or General Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.
- Lead team to mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)
- Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion
- Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards
- Assist in checking in/processing of guest order as needed to support daily and future business
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.
- Ensure accuracy of orders and product quality standards, i.e. taste and esthetic
- Monitor and maintain product inventory levels minimizing waste and/or overproduction
- Adhere to COVID-19 standard operating procedures
- Conduct wellness checks in absence of GM or HB
- Perform opening and closing shifts as scheduled
- Perform dishwasher duties as needed
- Assist and train culinary team members as directed by Head Baker
- Assist guest service team with guests as needed
BENEFITS: We are proud to offer:
- Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
- Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
- Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
- Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
- Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES:
- Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales
- Demonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity with guests, products, and all team members
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment
- Ability to work in multiple Regional and/or Market locations
- Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)
- Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs
- Ability to transport product and make deliveries when needed
- Must have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
- Able to stand for extended periods of time
- Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds
EDUCATION:
- Culinary degree preferred
- High school diploma or GED
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Must be able to speak, read, and write English
OTHER:
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed