Pastry Baker / Seasonal / SF Commissary

Tartine Bakery; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartine Bakery is seeking an energetic pastry team member for all-day cafes in San Francisco. You will assemble, mix, and finish pastry and viennoiserie items while upholding Tartine's vision and values.

The role requires a minimum of 1 year in kitchen prep, a California Food Handlers Certificate, and the ability to work in English (and some Spanish). Expect to work a busy, hands-on kitchen with strong team collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary education preferred but not required.
• California Food Handlers Certificate.
• Minimum 1 year of kitchen preparation experience.
• Ability to communicate in English and understand Spanish.
• Maintain hygiene, proper uniform and tools, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Promote Tartine's mission, culture, and values.
• Prepare pastry components, assemble, mix, and finish products.
• Execute pastry menus and maintain station cleanliness.
• Write prep lists and ensure next shift has ready product.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with professionalism.

Skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Time management

English language

Spanish language

Physical stamina

Hygiene awareness

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

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.

TARTINE is an equal opportunity employer.