Artisan Dessert Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Bakery

Magnolia Operating LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Bakery is seeking a prep cook to support daily dessert production in New York, NY. You will prepare and bake items per recipes, ensure a sanitary kitchen, and uphold Magnolia's brand standards while delivering consistent quality.

Responsibilities include following production guidelines, stocking and organizing the prep area, and communicating shortages to the Kitchen Manager. The role requires flexibility for day, weekend, and overnight shifts in a fast-paced bakery environment.

Qualifications

• High energy positive person who is able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Hours for this position may vary and include day, weekend and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparing dessert items in accordance with production requirements and Magnolia quality standards while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Prepares desserts of consistent quality following recipes and production; start food items that are prepared ahead of time; date all food containers; note any out-of-stock times or possible shortages to the Kitchen Manager.
• Demonstrates safe food handling practices and follow safety procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Operates and monitors proper functioning of equipment to include mixers and choppers and meat slicers; follow safety procedures for using equipment; sanitize work area during and after use.
• Completing prep cook list as made by Production Manager and/or Production Supervisor.
• Assemble ingredients to prepare foods according to standard recipes, measure, weight, portion and label according to guidelines.
• Stocking prep cook area with all goods needed for their shift, butter, milk, Nilla wafers, bananas, coconut, nuts, storage containers, utensils, etc.
• Cleaning prep cook area including walls, tables, all mixers, sweeping and mopping floor.
• Stocking goods for the next prep cook shift, especially butter, so it has time to soften.
• Keeping an inventory of icings and fillings are needed and keeping them stocked as necessary.
• Keeping the Production Manager/Floor Supervisor aware of progress throughout the day, as well as bring to the Manager’s attention of any stock that we are running low or out of.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Adaptable

Policy compliance

Tools

Mixers

Choppers

Meat slicers

Job description

Magnolia Bakery is seeking a prep cook to support daily dessert production in New York, NY. You will prepare and bake items per recipes, ensure a sanitary kitchen, and uphold Magnolia's brand standards while delivering consistent quality.

Responsibilities include following production guidelines, stocking and organizing the prep area, and communicating shortages to the Kitchen Manager. The role requires flexibility for day, weekend, and overnight shifts in a fast-paced bakery environment.