Dishwasher/Food preparer

SusieCakes Bakery; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Free shoes

Birthday PTO cake

Holidays off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Vacation

401k

FSA

Pet reimbursement

Maternity leave accommodation

Dessert discounts

Job summary

SusieCakes Bakery in California is hiring a dishwashing/kitchen support team member to help keep our on-site bakery running smoothly. You will wash pots, pans, utensils and dishware, break down boxes, stock supplies, and maintain a clean, safe work area in a fast-paced setting.

You must follow food safety procedures, stand for long periods, and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. We offer flexible hours and weekend shifts, birthday-month cake treats, and generous discounts on our desserts, plus

Qualifications

• Prior dishwashing or food-handling experience a plus.
• Ability to safely operate bakery equipment.
• Attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Able to work in cross-functional roles.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Operate dishwasher/pot sinks to wash and store pots, pans, utensils, and dishware
• Perform side work as needed, e.g. break down boxes and remove trash, receive and put away paper and food orders
• Perform daily cleaning, e.g. sinks, drains, metro shelves, trash bins, floors, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, grease traps (if applicable)
• Prepare baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including scooping cookies, cutting bars/cookies, mixing buttercreams
• Ensure all food is prepared, stored according to food safety code standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with health standards
• Report sanitation or janitorial issues to manager on duty
• Operate bakery equipment according to procedures (mixers, burners, dishwasher, etc.)
• Monitor cleaning supplies inventory levels
• Assist culinary team with production as needed

Skills

Dishwashing

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

English communication

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

At SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites – just like you may remember from your childhood! Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. “Connecting through Celebration” is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Flexible work schedule
• Free non-slip shoes (annually!)
• Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake
• Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day)
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Vacation, 401k, FSA
• Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance
• Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave
• Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts!

Clean and store all bakery pots, pans, utensils and dishes either by hand or utilizing dishwashing equipment. Perform basic culinary food preparation and other duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate dishwasher/pot sinks to wash and store pots, pans, utensils, and dishware
• Perform side work as needed, i.e. break down boxes and remove trash, receive and put away paper and food orders
• Perform daily cleaning, i.e. sinks, drains, metro shelves, trash bins, floors, walk-in freezer/refrigerator, grease traps (if applicable)
• Prepare baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, scooping cookies, cutting bars/cookies, mixing buttercreams, etc.
• Ensure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standards
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work environment in accordance with state and federal health department standards
• Report any sanitation or janitorial issues to manager on duty
• Operate and properly use bakery equipment according to recipes/standard operating procedures, i.e. mixers, induction burners, dishwasher, etc.
• Monitor cleaning supplies inventory levels
• Assist culinary team with production as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous dishwashing or entry level food handling experience a plus
• Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house)
• Must have reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead
• Able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

• Must be able to speak and read English for safety purposes

OTHER:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed