Bread Team

Tiny Boxwoods; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local bakery is looking for a Pastry Cook for the Bread Team in Bellaire, Texas. In this role, you will prepare cookie doughs, pastries, and savory items, contributing to guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have a passion for baking, experience in pastry production, and the ability to adhere to sanitation standards while working in a team. Flexible availability is essential for success in this position, and candidates must hold a Texas Food Handlers Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Texas Food Handlers Certificate.
• Minimum of two years experience in pastry production.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce cookie doughs and fresh pastries.
• Follow traditional and modern recipes accurately.
• Aid in the preparation and production of daily pastries.
• Measure ingredients precisely using scales or containers.
• Assist with set up for banquet functions and breakfast production.
• Maintain clean, organized mise en place and workstation cleanliness.
• Adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations throughout shift.
• Communicate clearly with team and supervisors about tasks and progress.

Skills

Baking and pastries passion

Knowledge of mixing methods

Ability to operate commercial equipment

Basic knife skills

Attention to detail

Food safety

Education

Texas Food Handlers Certificate

Minimum two years experience in pastry

Job description

Position Description

Pastry Cook – Bread Team

Reports to

Bakery Manager(s)/Executive Pastry Chef

Classification

Non- Exempt, hourly pay

Job Purpose

Tiny's Bakery Pastry Cooks prepare and produce our cookie doughs, fresh pastries, and prepped savory items that support Tiny's Milk & Cookies and our restaurants. Pastry Cooks care deeply about our culture and will provide a key role in contributing to our guest's satisfaction. Pastry Cooks assist in the preparation and production of the daily pastries to the specifications and standards set by the Executive Pastry Chef in a fast, quick‑paced and hot environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be passionate about baking and pastries.
• Must be able to follow traditional and modern recipes.
• Knowledge of mixing methods including creaming, whipping and folding.
• Knowledge in a specialty including and not limited to; cinnamon roll forming, bread loafs, laminations, etc.
• Knowledge of finishing methods and techniques.
• Ability to operate commercial baking equipment including, ovens, mixers, conveyors, and proofing cabinets.
• Ability to accurately measure baking ingredients for productions using scales or graduated containers.
• Basic knife skills including, chopping, cutting and dicing.
• Handles and stores completed products.
• Understanding of basic pastry kitchen terminology.
• Inspect food products for consistency and quality.
• Assist with the set up of banquet functions, outlet orders and breakfast production.
• Great attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing tasks effectively and quickly.
• Must adhere to sanitation, safety and food regulations.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary work station with proper mise in place.
• Must maintain a neat, clean and well‑groomed appearance, meeting the Pressed and Tailored standard.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language (English).
• Clear communication both verbal and written.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

Tiny Boxwoods Productions require the minimum qualifications to successfully perform the position of Pastry Cook – Bread Team.

• Texas Food Handlers Certificate
• Minimum two years experience in pastry
• Stage requirement
• Flexible availability in scheduling
• Capacity to multitask
• Ability to work as part of a team

Working Conditions

The incumbent will be working in a bakery setting specifically, in the kitchen and dish area. The incumbent will be regularly exposed to cold temperatures while working in coolers and freezers. Potential hazards include but are not limited to cuts, slipping, tripping, falls and burns. Frequent hand washing is required.

Physical Requirements

The incumbent is required to stand/walk for long periods of time. The incumbent is regularly required to talk, hear, kneel, push, pull, with occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps. This position is very active and requires the ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and can constantly move around in the kitchen.