Pastry Baker - FT/ Seasonal

Tartine Bakery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartine Bakery is seeking a pastry team member for its all-day cafes in Los Angeles. You will execute tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products while upholding the Tartine vision and team values.

Join a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen and contribute to a culture of respect and continuous learning. Must be able to stand 8 hours, lift up to 50 pounds, and work weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; formal culinary education preferred.
• Must communicate in English; basic Spanish helpful.
• Solid math skills and ability to stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Promote Tartine values in daily work.
• Assemble, mix, and finish pastry and viennoiserie items.
• Maintain clean stations and equipment after each task.
• Create prep lists and ensure timely product delivery for service.
• Edit products to meet Tartine quality standards.
• Collaborate with pastry team and assist others when needed.

Skills

Team player

English proficiency

Spanish helpful

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary education (preferred)

Job description

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.

Hourly Rate

$23.00 per hour

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.

Primary

Activities & Responsibilities

• 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.

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TARTINE is an equal opportunity employer.