Artisan Pastry Baker - Fast-Paced Cafe Team

Tartine Bakery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartine Bakery in San Francisco is seeking a pastry team member to join the all-day cafes. Bakers will assemble, mix, and finish pastries and viennoiserie, aligning with the Tartine vision and values.

You will participate in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and contribute to the quality and consistency of our pastry program. You will work with the pastry management team to execute recipes, manage prep lists, and support daily production while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma required; culinary education preferred.
• At least 1 year of kitchen prep experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and some Spanish.
• Strong oral communication and teamwork.
• Well groomed with good hygiene and proper uniform/tools.
• Ethical and professional standards as Tartine.
• Excellent basic math skills.
• Able to stand for 8 hours daily.
• Can lift up to 50 pounds and move trays up to 40 pounds.
• Stamina to work 40+ hours per week including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with Tartine's mission.
• Maintain integrity and promote culture, values, and mission.
• Foster a respectful work environment and support staff growth.
• Arrive ready to work at shift start and prepare for the day.
• Understand pastry, viennoiserie, and ice cream menus and execute components.
• Ensure product quality meets Tartine standards.
• Keep stations clean and organized after each project.
• Follow pastry recipes and techniques for consistency and quality.
• Write prep lists to deliver components on time for service.
• Communicate with next shift about product amounts and setup.
• Own and manage assigned pastry stations daily.
• Assist other pastry team members when needed.
• Clean equipment and workspaces per pastry management procedures.
• Communicate respectfully with the team using inclusive language.
• Maximize efficiency and manage time during shifts.
• Work quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Approach tasks thoughtfully and ask for help when needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Team player

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Tartine Bakery in San Francisco is seeking a pastry team member to join the all-day cafes. Bakers will assemble, mix, and finish pastries and viennoiserie, aligning with the Tartine vision and values.

You will participate in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and contribute to the quality and consistency of our pastry program. You will work with the pastry management team to execute recipes, manage prep lists, and support daily production while maintaining a clean, organized work environment.