High-Volume Pastry Prep Cook — Bakery Pro

Hope the Mission; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope the Mission in Los Angeles is looking for a Pastry Prep Cook to support high-volume bakery production. You will measure ingredients, weigh doughs, prep equipment, and maintain a clean, organized workstation to ensure consistent outputs for meals served to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine and collaborating with Pastry Cooks and Lead Baker, you will help with breakfast and dessert items, decorate as needed, and follow recipes exactly within HTM's bakery

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of pastry or baking experience.
• High-volume production baking experience preferred.
• Culinary degree in pastry and baking preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Food Handler Certification required or must be obtained upon hire.
• Ability to read and follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with baking a wide variety of baked goods, quick breads, and desserts.
• Measure and weigh ingredients accurately according to recipes for high-volume baking production.
• Mix and portion doughs and batters in accordance with company recipes, techniques, and standards.
• Prepare baking equipment for bake-off and assist with baking as directed.
• Assist with cooking food according to menus, special dietary or nutritional restrictions, and required portion sizes.
• Apportion and serve food to residents, employees, or patrons as directed.
• Prepare icings, glazes, and toppings.
• Assist with decorating cakes, muffins, and baked goods as directed.
• Operate, maintain, and clean all bakery equipment including scales, mixers, ovens, and stovetops.
• Maintain and organize bakery tools and utensils to ensure they are clean and in good working condition.
• Inspect all equipment and kitchen appliances regularly; report any malfunctions or safety concerns to the supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.
• Organize and clean all bakery areas including dry storage, refrigeration, and freezer storage.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards throughout the shift.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of all kitchen equipment, workspaces, and storage areas.
• Restock ingredient bins and notify supervisors of any low stock items.
• Assist with inventory management as directed.
• Assist the savory kitchen team when needed.
• Work with volunteers and workers who support meal preparation and service.
• Assist with staff meals and special events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Pastry & baking

Dough mixing & portioning

Bake-off preparation

Food safety & sanitation

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Culinary degree in pastry and baking

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hope the Mission in Los Angeles is looking for a Pastry Prep Cook to support high-volume bakery production. You will measure ingredients, weigh doughs, prep equipment, and maintain a clean, organized workstation to ensure consistent outputs for meals served to individuals experiencing homelessness.

Reporting to the Chef de Cuisine and collaborating with Pastry Cooks and Lead Baker, you will help with breakfast and dessert items, decorate as needed, and follow recipes exactly within HTM's bakery