Line Cook

Polly Pies; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery is looking for a skilled baker to prepare a variety of baked goods, including pastries and bread. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in baking or will be enrolled in a culinary program. Key responsibilities include managing daily production, ensuring product quality, and maintaining a clean work environment. Must be available for morning, afternoon, and evening shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook or baker.
• Ability to measure and calculate recipes accurately.
• Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines.
• Valid Food Handlers Card if required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare products using established methods and recipes.
• Manage daily production and communicate with the coaching team.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary bake area at all times.
• Notify coaches of food quality issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with baking equipment

Education

Culinary program enrollment or related experience

Tools

Scales

Thermometers

Baking equipment

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Our bakers are Passionate, take Pride in the craftsmanship of all Polly’s products. Maintains integrity of the Polly’s Brand through commitment to deliver quality in production of our goods and recipes. Maintain Polly’s standards of Fresh, Friendly, Above and Beyond Expectations.

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES

Prepare products using all methods, established portions, and recipes for baking preparation.

Manages daily production and communication of product counts with Coaching team.

Prepare breakfast items for bake including quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc.

Prepare and bake bread items including loaves, buns, rolls, cookies, etc.

Daily preparation of seasonal fresh fruit for pies and toppings.

Clean all bake related machines, workstations, transit trays, and instruments too large for dishwasher.

Responsible to properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas; Rotates bake inventory (merchandise and product supplies) to maintain freshness and quality, make products fresh daily.

Receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed.

Prepare kitchen for the day including making sure everything is secure, lighting the oven, etc.

Notify the Coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, low inventory, etc.

Maintain a clean and sanitary bake area and station at all times.

Comply with established weight and measures, health, sanitation, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Protect the Brand through promoting and providing extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests.

Demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted, and is proactive to escalat issues as needed.

Flexible to cross train in other functions for back of the house/kitchen areas.

Must be available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts; includes weekends and holidays.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program.

Ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes.

Good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc.

Clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines.

Valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county).