Pastry Baker - PT / Silverlake

<strong>Pastry Baker<br><br></strong><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>As a member of the pastry team at the all-day cafes, bakers will execute all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products while adhering to the TARTINE vision, culture, and team values.<br><br><strong>Primary<br><br></strong><strong>Activities & Responsibilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of TARTINE.</li><li>Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of TARTINE.</li><li>Contribute to create a culture and work environment based on respect; providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and develop their abilities</li><li>Arrive to the kitchen floor ready to work at the time of the start of shift (change before shift).</li><li>Understand all aspects of the pastry, viennoiserie, and ice cream menus developed by the pastry management team and how to execute each component</li><li>Understand the quality of product expected by TARTINE and how to edit product that is not to that standard</li><li>Works cleanly, ensuring that every station is cleaned after every project executed</li><li>Execute recipe processes and techniques developed by the pastry management team to ensure consistency and quality</li><li>Write prep lists to ensure that all components of pastry items are delivered for service in a timely manner and that the next day’s shift is set up with product to execute their day. Communicates with following day’s shift on amounts of product.</li><li>Execute pastry menus developed by the pastry management team.</li><li>Own the stations that they are working each day.</li><li>Assist other pastry team members when needed.</li><li>Clean all equipment and workspaces following specific cleaning procedures set forth by pastry management</li><li>Communicates with all team members respectfully and professionally - use “we” instead of “I”</li><li>Maximize efficiency in all areas of production and execute proper time management during shifts</li><li>Work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace</li><li>Work in a thoughtful manner when executing any and all tasks</li><li>Ask for help when it is needed.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Minimum Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>Be 18 years of age or older</li><li>Must have a high school diploma, formal culinary education is preferred, but not required.</li><li>A current California Food Handlers Certificate</li><li>A minimum of 1 years' experience in kitchen preparation.</li><li>Be able to communicate and understand English & a reasonable amount of Spanish.</li><li>Effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player.</li><li>Must be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools.</li><li>Must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine.</li><li>Possess excellent basic math skills.</li><li>Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day).</li><li>Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds</li><li>Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds</li><li>Stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Aap / Eeo<br><br></strong>TARTINE is an equal opportunity employer.

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