Bakery Assistant

Lava Lava Beach Club; Waikoloa (HI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Lava Lava Beach Club in Waikoloa, HI is seeking part-time kitchen staff to support pastry and bakery operations, ensuring safety, accuracy, and timely prep. The role emphasizes a positive work culture and guest satisfaction in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include inventory, following recipes, labeling, and assisting chefs with special orders while maintaining cleanliness and equipment care.

Qualifications

• Contributes to building and maintaining a positive work culture.
• Flexible schedule, especially during busy seasons.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to remain calm, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle guest requests and needs in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Can stand for long periods of time (majority of shift).
• Can bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, and walk safely.
• Can safely adhere to sanitation/safety protocol at all times.
• Able to lift 40+ lbs of food/inventory at a time.
• Ability read, understand and follow a recipe.
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques, such as roast, blend, slice, dice, julienne, etc.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation equipment, such as slicers, dicers, ovens, warmers, steam tables, etc.
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques such as, but not limited to: mix, cut, whip, melt, slice, frost, process (as in food processor), bain-marie, batter, to torting, coat, decorate.
• Knowledge of equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, robot coupe (food processor), mixers, hand immersion blenders, stoves.

Responsibilities

• Creates and fosters a positive environment at all times.
• Operates with safety and sanitation in mind at all times.
• Takes accurate daily inventory of prep items.
• Construct a daily prep list using existing PARs/chef input as resources.
• Assists with meal preparation in accordance to all safety regulations and under the direction of chef team.
• Carefully follows standard recipes to ensure consistency/quality.
• Correctly label and date all prep items and store in correct locations.
• Rotate prep items to ensure FIFO.
• Communicate prep needs and assistance needs to Chefs and Supervisors.
• Notify Chefs and Supervisors of any noted variance in finished products.
• Breakdown and clean workstation at the end of shift. Remove rubbish and sweep prep room floor.
• Safely utilizes knives, cooking tools, equipment at all times.
• Self-directed, possesses the ability to see what needs to be done, and addressing the needs without needing reminder to do so.
• Helps maintain cleanliness of back of the house- equipment, dishes, sanitation receptacles, etc.
• Limits food waste/damage.
• Notifies manager team of any equipment failure/maintenance issues and low inventory needs in advance.
• Helps to safely maintain equipment/inventory at all times.
• Is always focused on guest satisfaction, at all times.
• Ensure baking orders for other restaurants are completed in a timely manner each day as necessary, or notify Pastry Chef in advance of the need for assistance.
• Able to lift 1-2x a week 50# bag of sugar or flour to refill bins, with or without assistance.
• Able to lift and maneuver 20# trays of cakes and ice cream into and out of the walk-in and or freezer.
• Stand in one place for 2-3 hours on pressure mats.
• Takes accurate inventory of bakery items and constructs a daily prep list of items needing to be completed or worked on daily.
• Fulfill all orders for other restaurants as required weekly.
• Keep pars on bakery items at standards for the season as set by the Pastry Chef.
• Assist Pastry Chef with all special orders, seasonal baking items, special function orders, and projects as they arise.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills

Positive work culture

Flexible schedule

Effective communication

Calm under pressure

Guest service

Stand for long periods

Physical endurance

Sanitation protocol

Lifting 40+ lbs

Read recipes

Food prep basics

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Contributes to building and maintaining a positive work culture at all times
• Flexible schedule, especially during busy seasons
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others
• Ability to remain calm, prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle guest requests and needs in a professional and pleasant manner
• Can stand for long periods of time (majority of shift)
• Can bend, twist, squat, kneel, reach overhead, and walk safely
• Can safely adhere to sanitation/safety protocol at all times
• Able to lift 40+ lbs of food/inventory at a time
• Ability read, understand and follow a recipe
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques, such as roast, blend, slice, dice, julienne, etc.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation equipment, such as slicers, dicers, ovens, warmers, steam tables, etc.
• Understanding of basic food preparation techniques such as, but not limited to: mix, cut, whip, melt, slice, frost, process (as in food processor), bain-marie, batter, to torting, coat, decorate.
• Knowledge of equipment such as, but not limited to ovens, slicers, robot coupe (food processor), mixers, hand immersion blenders, stoves.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Creates and fosters a positive environment at all times
• Operates with safety and sanitation in mind at all times
• Takes accurate daily inventory of prep items
• Construct a daily prep list using existing PARs/chef input as resources
• Assists with meal preparation in accordance to all safety regulations and under the direction of chef team
• Carefully follows standard recipes to ensure consistency/quality
• Correctly label and date all prep items and store in correct locations
• Rotate prep items to ensure FIFO
• Communicate prep needs and assistance needs to Chefs and Supervisors
• Notify Chefs and Supervisors of any noted variance in finished products
• Breakdown and clean workstation at the end of shift. Remove rubbish and sweep prep room floor
• Safely utilizes knives, cooking tools, equipment at all times
• Self-directed, possesses the ability to see what needs to be done, and addressing the needs without needing reminder to do so
• Helps maintain cleanliness of back of the house- equipment, dishes, sanitation receptacles, etc.
• Limits food waste/damage
• Notifies manager team of any equipment failure/maintenance issues and low inventory needs in advance
• Helps to safely maintain equipment/inventory at all times
• Is always focused on guest satisfaction, at all times
• Ensure baking orders for other restaurants are completed in a timely manner each day as necessary, or notify Pastry Chef in advance of the need for assistance
• Able to lift 1-2x a week 50# bag of sugar or flour to refill bins, with or without assistance
• Able to lift and maneuver 20# trays of cakes and ice cream into and out of the walk-in and or freezer.
• Stand in one place for 2-3 hours on pressure mats
• Takes accurate inventory of bakery items and constructs a daily prep list of items needing to be completed or worked on daily
• Fulfill all orders for other restaurants as required weekly
• Keep pars on bakery items at standards for the season as set by the Pastry Chef
• Assist Pastry Chef with all special orders, seasonal baking items, special function orders, and projects as they arise
• Performs all other duties as assigned

CULTURAL TASKS:

• Knowledge of our mission statement and core values
• Knowledge of area attractions
• Promotes the “Aloha Pass It On” initiative to the community
• Embodies the Aloha spirit
• Exudes a Guest first mentality and philosophy

Employment Type:
Part Time

Compensation:
$21.00 to$24.00/ Hourly