Bakery

12Th Street Catering; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

12Th Street Catering is seeking a passionate Bakery Employee to join our catering team. You will assist in preparing, baking, and packaging a variety of high-quality baked goods for events and corporate clients, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and consistency.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and flexibility to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Reports to the Bakery department at our Philadelphia facility.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a commercial bakery, pastry kitchen, or catering setting preferred.
• Working knowledge of basic baking techniques and kitchen tools.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Responsabilités

• Prepare, bake, and finish a wide range of items including cakes, cookies, tarts, croissants, breads, and specialty desserts.
• Follow standard recipes and production schedules with precision.
• Assist in creating custom desserts for catered events or special orders.
• Portion, label, and package pastries and baked goods for delivery and off-site catering.
• Organize and load items for transport, ensuring presentation and freshness.
• Collaborate with the catering team on order requirements and special requests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery and kitchen prep areas.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including proper food storage and sanitation practices.
• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; report shortages or issues to management.
• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, and front-of-house team members.
• Help with dishwashing, kitchen cleanup, and restocking as needed.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in a collaborative team environment.

Connaissances

Bakery experience

Time management

Physical stamina

Food safety awareness

Formation

Food Handler’s Certification

Description du poste

Job Details

Job Location: Philadelphia, PA 19104

Job Title: Bakery

Location: 3312 Spring Garden, Philadelphia Pa

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: \"Based on Experience\"

Schedule: Discussed at interview

Reports to: Bakery

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and reliable Bakery Employee to join our catering team. This individual will assist in the preparation, baking, and packaging of a variety of high-quality baked goods and pastries for catered events, corporate clients, and special orders. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, quality, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities

Pastry & Baking Production:

• Prepare, bake, and finish a wide range of items including cakes, cookies, tarts, croissants, breads, and specialty desserts.


• Follow standard recipes and production schedules with precision.


• Assist in creating custom desserts for catered events or special orders.

Catering Prep & Packaging:

• Portion, label, and package pastries and baked goods for delivery and off-site catering.


• Organize and load items for transport, ensuring presentation and freshness.


• Collaborate with the catering team on order requirements and special requests.

Kitchen Operations:

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bakery and kitchen prep areas.


• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including proper food storage and sanitation practices.


• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; report shortages or issues to management.

Team Support:

• Communicate effectively with chefs, kitchen staff, and front-of-house team members.


• Help with dishwashing, kitchen cleanup, and restocking as needed.


• Maintain a positive and professional attitude in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in a commercial bakery, pastry kitchen, or catering setting preferred.


• Working knowledge of basic baking techniques and kitchen tools.


• Ability to work early mornings or nights, weekends, and holidays as required.


• Excellent time management and organizational skills.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.


• Food Handler’s Certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Preferred Skills

• Experience with large-batch baking or high-volume production.


• Familiarity with gluten-free, vegan, or allergen-free baking a plus.


• Basic understanding of food presentation and packaging standards for catering.

We Offer

• Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement.


• Work with a dynamic, passionate team in a fast-paced environment.


• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.


• Dedicated pastry kitchen.

Benefits and Perks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options.


• Retirement plans and 401k options.


• Paid company holidays and vacations.