Ice Cream & Pastry Baker - Production Kitchen

Edisons Creamery LLC; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edison’s Creamery LLC in Fort Collins, CO seeks a dedicated Baker to support the preparation of ice cream sandwiches, baked goods, and inclusions. Under the Lead Baker, you will follow established recipes, maintain quality, and help with daily kitchen tasks to ensure smooth production.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility, with potential delivery-related duties. A strong commitment to food safety and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen are essential.

Qualifications

• 1+ years in a professional kitchen or bakery environment.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques and attention to detail in recipe execution.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet production deadlines.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and best practices.
• Positive attitude, team-oriented mindset, and a passion for desserts and ice cream.
• Willingness to adapt to changing production needs and assist in other areas of the kitchen as required.

Responsibilities

• Recipe Execution: Prepare baked goods such as ice cream sandwich crusts, brownies, cookies, shortbread, and other inclusions using established recipes, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Time Management: Utilize time management and multitasking skills to accomplish daily production lists efficiently while maintaining smaller tasks such as washing dishes, prepping ingredients for the following day, and assembling and wrapping ice cream sandwiches.
• Self-Motivation: Must be comfortable working independently with minimal supervision and often alone in a production kitchen, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Preparation Techniques: Learn to prepare batches ahead of time and utilize Mise en Place techniques, ensuring all materials are available and ready for use.
• Quality Control: Ensure all baked goods and ice cream products meet the highest standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Food Safety Compliance: Be diligent about avoiding cross-contamination for gluten-friendly and dairy-free products. Maintain and abide by health code regulations and HACCP plans, including labeling and dating products and following FIFO protocols.
• Inventory Management: Monitor ingredient inventory, report low stock, and assist with inventory organization to minimize waste.
• Equipment Care: Maintain and clean baking equipment, ensuring it is in good working condition and ready for use.
• Training: Assist with training new staff.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned

Skills

Baking techniques

Time management

Food safety

Team mindset

Adaptability

Desserts and ice cream

Job description

Edison’s Creamery LLC in Fort Collins, CO seeks a dedicated Baker to support the preparation of ice cream sandwiches, baked goods, and inclusions. Under the Lead Baker, you will follow established recipes, maintain quality, and help with daily kitchen tasks to ensure smooth production.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility, with potential delivery-related duties. A strong commitment to food safety and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen are essential.