BAKERY CHEF

MADRES BRUNCH WHITTIER INC; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MADRES BRUNCH WHITTIER INC is seeking an experienced bakery production team member in Whittier, CA. You will support production, decoration, and daily operations to maintain consistent quality.

Responsibilities include measuring ingredients, dough handling, decorating with glazes and toppings, and managing inventory while keeping the workspace clean and compliant with health standards. Flexibility for early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating professional bakery equipment.
• Strong basic math skills for scaling recipes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Production: Measuring and mixing ingredients, kneading dough, and monitoring oven temperatures and baking times to ensure quality.
• Finishing: Decorating products with glazes, icings, and toppings for visual appeal.
• Operations: Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and keeping a clean, sanitized workspace per health regulations.
• Innovation: Modifying recipes to refresh menus or meet dietary needs (gluten-free or vegan).
• Service: Greeting customers, processing orders, and providing product recommendations in retail settings.

Skills

Technical Skills

Precision

Physical Demands

Flexibility

Tools

Industrial mixers

Provers

Ovens

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Production: Measuring and mixing raw ingredients, kneading dough, and monitoring oven temperatures and baking times to ensure consistent quality.
• Finishing: Decorating products with glazes, icings, and toppings to enhance visual appeal.
• Operations: Managing inventory, ordering supplies, and maintaining a clean, sanitized workspace in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Innovation: Developing or modifying recipes to keep menus fresh or accommodate dietary needs (e.g., gluten-free or vegan options).
• Service: In retail settings, greeting customers, processing orders, and providing product recommendations.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with professional equipment like industrial mixers, proofers, and ovens.
• Precision: Strong basic math skills (fractions/metrics) for scaling recipes and accurate measurements.
• Physical Demands: Ability to stand for long shifts and lift heavy items, often up to 50 pounds.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work unconventional hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.