Pastry Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Bakery Team

Tartine; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tartine is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to work closely with the chef de cuisine and sous chefs to execute all aspects of food production and service. The role emphasizes cleanliness, efficiency, and adherence to Tartine’s standards across all stations.

Responsibilities include following the kitchen management's recipes, preparing grab-and-go items, and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace while ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma; formal culinary education is preferred, but not required.
• 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 basic math skills.
• Stand for long periods (min 8 hours) and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of food production and dish preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of all stations and equipment after every project.
• Follow menus and recipes developed by kitchen management.
• Prepare items for grab-and-go case and refill as needed.
• Coordinate with kitchen management to ensure timely service.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Strong work ethic

Attention to hygiene

Education

High school diploma

Culinary education preferred

Job description

Tartine is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member to work closely with the chef de cuisine and sous chefs to execute all aspects of food production and service. The role emphasizes cleanliness, efficiency, and adherence to Tartine’s standards across all stations.

Responsibilities include following the kitchen management's recipes, preparing grab-and-go items, and maintaining a respectful, professional workplace while ensuring quality and consistency in every dish.