Holiday Pastry Baker – Seasonal, High-Volume Kitchen

Tartine Bakery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartine Bakery is hiring a Pastry Baker for a Holiday Seasonal role at our Guerrero location. The role involves assembling, mixing, finishing pastry and viennoiserie, and executing pastry menus under the Tartine vision.

Requirements include, at least 1 year in kitchen prep, a California Food Handlers Certificate, and the ability to stand 8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds. English and some Spanish communication are essential, with a collaborative, respectful approach expected across shifts.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older.
• Must have a high school diploma; formal culinary education is preferred, but not required.
• A current California Food Handlers Certificate.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in kitchen preparation.
• Must be able to communicate and understand English & a reasonable amount of Spanish.
• Effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player.
• Must be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools.
• Possess excellent basic math skills.
• Be able to stand for long periods (minimum 8 hours).
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver trays weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• As a member of the pastry team, execute tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie while upholding Tartine vision and culture.
• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of Tartine.
• Contribute to a respectful culture and provide opportunities for staff to learn and grow.
• Arrive ready to work at shift start and prepare for the day.
• Understand all pastry and ice cream menus and how to execute each component.
• Maintain product quality and edit items not up to standard.
• Keep stations clean and tidy after each project.
• Follow recipe processes and techniques for consistency and quality.
• Write prep lists to ensure timely delivery and set up next day’s shift.
• Execute pastry menus and own the stations daily.
• Assist other pastry team members as needed.
• Clean all equipment and workspaces after procedures.
• Communicate with team using inclusive language (we, not I).
• Maximize efficiency and manage time during shifts.
• Work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Think critically and ask for help when needed.

Skills

English & Spanish communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary training (preferred)

Job description

Tartine Bakery is hiring a Pastry Baker for a Holiday Seasonal role at our Guerrero location. The role involves assembling, mixing, finishing pastry and viennoiserie, and executing pastry menus under the Tartine vision.

Requirements include, at least 1 year in kitchen prep, a California Food Handlers Certificate, and the ability to stand 8 hours and lift up to 50 pounds. English and some Spanish communication are essential, with a collaborative, respectful approach expected across shifts.