Commissary - Line Cook

Polly Pies; Fullerton (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A bakery specializing in baked goods seeks passionate bakers to prepare and maintain a variety of products, ensuring quality and freshness. Responsibilities include managing daily production, maintaining cleanliness, and compliance with food safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have baking experience or culinary training, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Flexibility for various shifts, including weekends, is required. Join us at Polly Pies to contribute to our craft and delight customers!

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a cook or baker or enrolled in a culinary program.
• Ability to use scales and thermometers, and divide/multiply recipes.
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines.
• Experience with baking equipment (ovens, mixers) preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety guidelines and valid Food Handlers Card if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using established methods and recipes.
• Manage daily production and communication of product counts.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bake area.
• Bake bread items including loaves, buns and rolls.
• Rotate and label bake ingredients; keep freezer and storage organized.
• Receive orders, check invoices, and store deliveries.
• Maintain clean, sanitary bake area and comply with safety policies.
• Flexible to cross train in other kitchen functions.
• Available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts; weekends/holidays.

Skills

Baking skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Equipment use

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Tools

Baking equipment (oven, mixers)

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Our bakers are Passionate, take Pride in the craftsmanship of all Polly’s products. Maintains integrity of the Polly’s Brand through commitment to deliver quality in production of our goods and recipes. Maintain Polly’s standards of Fresh, Friendly, Above and Beyond Expectations.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare products using all methods, established portions, and recipes for baking preparation.
• Manages daily production and communication of product counts with Coaching team.
• Prepare breakfast items for bake including quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc.
• Prepare and bake bread items including loaves, buns, rolls, cookies, etc.
• Daily preparation of seasonal fresh fruit for pies and toppings.
• Clean all bake-related machines, workstations, transit trays, and instruments too large for dishwasher.
• Responsible to properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas; rotates bake inventory (merchandise and product supplies) to maintain freshness and quality, making products fresh daily.
• Receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed.
• Prepare kitchen for the day including making sure everything is secure, lighting the oven, etc.
• Notify the Coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, low inventory, etc.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bake area and station at all times.
• Comply with established weight and measures, health, sanitation, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Protect the Brand through promoting and providing extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests.
• Demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted, and is proactive to escape matters as needed.
• Flexible to cross train in other functions for back of the house/kitchen areas.
• Must be available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts; includes weekends and holidays.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 1 year prior work experience preferred as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program.
• Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes.
• Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines.
• Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)