Overnight Baker

Jyan Isaac Bread; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jyan Isaac Bread in Los Angeles is seeking a Bakery Cook to produce bread and pastry items in our bakery. You will follow recipes, maintain quality, and ensure cleanliness and sanitation in the pastry and bakery department.

The role requires at least 1 year of bakery line experience and a ServeSafe California Food Handlers Card. You will work weekends and evenings, and collaborate with kitchen staff to meet restaurant standards and guest expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working bakery line.
• ServeSafe California Food Handlers Card required.
• Communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that bakery items are consistently prepared according to recipes and standards.
• Follow all recipes and techniques accurately.
• Maintain high quality, sanitation and cleanliness in the bakery department.
• Ensure bakery products meet quantity and quality guidelines for the restaurant.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines and participate in team meetings.
• Work with the kitchen team to meet food quality and service goals.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in good working order and comply with health and safety laws.

Job description

Job Title: | BAKERY COOK | Reports to: | Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine

Job Purpose:

Carry out the production of bread products for the bakery. Responsible for maintaining food quality, cleanliness and sanitation with specific focus on the pastry and bakery department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to the recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards of the company.
• Properly follow all recipes and techniques.
• Ensure that bakery items are of the highest quality and that the needs of the restaurant are always met.
• Verify that all bakery department products are delivered in the correct quantities and quality that meets the company’s guidelines.
• Understand and follow all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs.
• Maintain company expectations of food and service through working side by side with the entire kitchen team.
• Achieve company goals in food quality, facility maintenance, sanitation and cleanliness.
• Participate in all scheduled employee meetings to represent the bakery department, as well as to give and receive feedback and suggestions.
• Upkeep of all kitchen equipment and facilities with specific focus on the bakery department so that health and safety standards are met.
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees and guests.

Working Conditions and Expectations:

• Work schedule requires weekends, holidays, and late evenings.
• Shifts will range from 7- 8 hours.
• Always act in a professional manner that represents the restaurant, owners, partners and staff.
• Demonstrate teamwork in all areas of the restaurant.
• Work with a positive attitude in all types of situations.
• Strong, positive and respectful communication skills.
• Follow safety and sanitation rules and laws at all times.
• Always act in the best interest of the restaurant, fellow employees and guests.
• Create, maintain a positive, safe and productive working environment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working bakery line.
• Communicate and understand the predominant language(s) of our guests.
• ServeSafe California Food Handlers Card required.

Physical Requirements:

• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 12 hours).
• Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 20 – 50 pounds.

This job description is not all inclusive and may be modified based on business needs. The management reserves the right to make updates and changes to this job description as seen fit for the best interest of the restaurant, employees and guests.