Kitchen Production Associate

Sprinkles; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay + Tips

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K options

Daily Pay option

Educational development opportunities

Paid parental leave & paid time off

Job summary

A leading cupcake bakery in Scottsdale is seeking a Baker Prep Associate to mix batters and frostings, assisting in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Candidates should have a passion for baking, ideally with culinary certification or a year's experience. This role involves early shifts starting between midnight and 4am. Full-time employees enjoy various perks including health benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working in a kitchen.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mix all cupcake batters, frostings, and ice cream flavors.
• Adhere to safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with dishwashing, baking, and cooling as needed.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Teamwork

Consistency in pace

Education

Culinary or pastry certification

Job description

As a Baker Prep Associate (Production Associate) at Sprinkles, you will contribute to the success of Sprinkles by mixing all cupcake batters, frostings, and ice cream flavors. Your sweet spot is working in kitchens, and you are at your best when hustling through a busy day of measuring and mixing ingredients precisely and to specifications. All the mixing and measuring takes time so you can expect to start your shift between the wee hours of Midnight and 4am.

Perks Of Working With Sprinkles

• Hourly Pay + Tips*
• Benefit options include Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and 401K
• Daily Pay option available to associates
• Sprinkles Associate Card to sprinkle the joy to your family, friends, and community
• Opportunity to do good – Sprinkles partners with several charities and community organizations
• Family Friendly Hours
• Paid parental leave & paid time off
• Chance to be a part of special memories that happen daily in our bakery
• Development and growth opportunities

Responsibilities

• Act as a company advocate and embody the Sprinkles Culture.
• Retain and demonstrate proper procedures delivered by trainers and managers with enthusiasm.
• Memorize recipes and use proper techniques in mixing, pouring, and storing batters and frostings.
• Assist with dishwashing, baking, and cooling as needed.
• Demonstrate teamwork as you rely on and assist fellow associates in providing the Sprinkles Experience.
• Prepare batters and frostings for delivery to other bakeries where applicable.
• Maintain a consistent pace throughout your shift to ensure the completion of duties on time.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with all cleaning duties as stated on opening, closing, daily, and/or weekly checklists.
• Accept deliveries and packages.
• Report to work as scheduled and fulfill requirements for duration of shift.

Requirements

• A passion and love of the Sprinkles product, brand, and experience.
• Culinary or pastry certification preferred, or at least 1 year of experience working in a kitchen.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may begin between Midnight and 4am.
• Ability to communicate verbally and understand and follow written and verbal instructions from management.
• Can work well under pressure and maintain a consistent pace through the shift.
• Can lift at least 50 pounds while carrying cupcake trays, frosting, and bags of boxed purchases.
• Must be able to move around the front of the bakery as you bend down for bags and reach up for cupcake trays.
• Ability to be on your feet for hours at a time.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for up to 60% of the time.
• Tips are not guaranteed.

Sprinkles is an Equal Opportunity Employer