Pastry Baker - Croissant Maker - LA Commissary

Tartine Bakery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a renowned bakery, where you'll create delightful pastries and croissants in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers the opportunity to hone your skills while working with a passionate team dedicated to quality and excellence. You'll be responsible for executing recipes, maintaining high standards, and contributing to a positive workplace culture. If you have a love for baking and a commitment to teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the culinary arts.

Qualifications

• Must have a California Food Handlers Certificate.
• 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks related to assembling and finishing pastry products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.

Skills

Kitchen Preparation

Effective Communication

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Education

Job description

Description

Pastry Baker / Croissant Maker - LA Commissary

Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour

Full -Time: Weekends Required (Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays)

Job Summary
As a member of the pastry team at the all-day cafes, bakers will execute all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products while adhering to the TARTINE vision, culture, and team values.

Activities & Responsibilities
Primary

• Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of TARTINE.
• Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of TARTINE.
• Contribute to create a culture and work environment based on respect; providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and develop their abilities
• Arrive to the kitchen floor ready to work at the time of the start of shift (change before shift).
• Understand all aspects of the pastry, viennoiserie, and ice cream menus developed by the pastry management team and how to execute each component
• Understand the quality of product expected by TARTINE and how to edit product that is not to that standard
• Works cleanly, ensuring that every station is cleaned after every project executed
• Execute recipe processes and techniques developed by the pastry management team to ensure consistency and quality
• Write prep lists to ensure that all components of pastry items are delivered for service in a timely manner and that the next day's shift is set up with product to execute their day. Communicates with following day's shift on amounts of product.
• Execute pastry menus developed by the pastry management team.
• Own the stations that they are working each day.
• Assist other pastry team members when needed.
• Clean all equipment and workspaces following specific cleaning procedures set forth by pastry management
• Communicates with all team members respectfully and professionally - use 'we' instead of 'I'
• Maximize efficiency in all areas of production and execute proper time management during shifts
• Work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
• Work in a thoughtful manner when executing any and all tasks
• Ask for help when it is needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age 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 years' experience in kitchen preparation.
• 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.
• Must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine.
• Possess excellent basic math skills.
• Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day).
• Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
• Stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays.

AAP / EEO:

TARTINE is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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