PASTRY PRODUCTION COOK - FOXDEN

Luke's Local Grocery; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Pre-tax 401k

Storewide employee discount

Daily staff meal

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

Luke's Local Grocery in San Francisco is seeking a pastry-focused kitchen team member to oversee daily pastry production across cakes, desserts, and specialty items. You will manage inventory, decorate and portion products, and ensure high quality while following recipes and schedules.

We value strong food-safety knowledge, reading/scaling recipes, and meticulous organization. This full-time role involves fast-paced work, adherence to cleanliness, and collaboration with Chefs to hit pastry

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional baking experience
• Knowledge of food safety (Food Handler's Permit), ability to read/scale recipes, and expertise in decorating or baking techniques
• Proven experience working in pastry production in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Punctual and disciplined to ensure optimal work performance
• Physically able to stand for long hours every day in a hot kitchen

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production of pastries, cakes, and desserts. Manage inventory, order ingredients, and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Focus on executing high-quality, appealing, and seasonal pastries and desserts.
• Label and date all products prepared
• Prepare, clean, and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Complete tasks in order as advised by the Chef or kitchen manager
• Package all pastry products for retail locations
• Assist in planning the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure food safety standards and cleanliness in the kitchen at all times
• Maintain knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Know the correct mixing order and bake to ensure daily production consistency
• Drive to store locations and events as needed
• Collaborate with Chefs to achieve department sales and profit goals
• Maintain a prideful, organized workspace and professional demeanor

Skills

Professional baking experience

Food safety knowledge

Decorating techniques

Reading & scaling recipes

Organizational skills

Punctuality

Excel

Google Drive

Google Chat

Box truck driving

Tools

Box truck driving

Job description

Luke's Local is an independently-owned grocery business that provides food from local family farms, butchers, ranchers, and food makers. Luke's sincerely sources great food made with integrity, and is passionate about making grocery shopping an inspiring experience for Bay Area communities. We operate four vibrant brick and mortar markets - one on Cole and Parnassus in the heart of Cole Valley, a second in Cow Hollow on Union St, a third on Green Street in North Beach and a fourth in the Inner Sunset on 9th Ave. As a company, we are constantly striving to create an environment that fosters equity, inclusion, and nourishment for our customers and team members alike. Our hope is to make it possible for anyone to bring the spirit of discovery, creativity, and joy into their kitchens. We hope you’ll join us.

About the Job

The Commissary Kitchen produces thousands of meals, salads, sides and sweets every week. We believe the best way to work and grow together is as a team. No one is above washing dishes, but we also encourage cross-training and skills development at all levels of the kitchen. We believe strongly in investing in our team members to become the best they can be!

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee daily production of pastries, cakes, and desserts. Manage inventory, order ingredients, and ensure product quality and consistency.
• Focus on executing high-quality, appealing, and, in some cases, seasonal or artisan, pastries and desserts.
• Label and date all products prepared
• Prepare, clean, and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Completing all tasks, in order, as advised by the Chef or other kitchen manager, within the necessary time window
• Package all Pastry products for retail locations
• Assist in planning the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure food safety standards and a high standard of cleanliness are being met in the kitchen at all times. Maintain a clean work-station mindset - your station is your house!
• Efficiency, ease, and the ability to navigate throughout the kitchen
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Know the correct mixing order. Must be accurate in mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, and baking to ensure consistency in daily production.
• Mix doughs correctly and weigh/measure accurately using scales.
• Understand and follow all recipes and instructions. Know the location of all ingredients.
• Follow the production schedule provided by the Chefs
• This person will partner with the Chefs in all of the duties in the Pastry Department to achieve the department's sales and profit goals
• Attention and care to the final product
• Foster a sense of pride in your workspace and the food you provide
• Maintaining a positive, equitable work environment for all staff
• Demonstrate consistent work attendance
• Communicate and collaborate with co-workers, supervisors, team members, and/or outside contacts in a timely and appropriate manner and in line with our Communication Code of Conduct
• Driver’s License and willingness to drive box truck
• Creative thinker
• Knowledgeable about products and their quantities
• Punctual and reliable
• Organized with high standards of cleanliness
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Positive and professional with a “get the job done” mindset
• Effective team player
• Capable of remaining calm under pressure
• Proficient in Excel, Google Drive, and Google Chat
• Collaborative, critical, and open-minded when facing challenges
• Meticulous in organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail
• A self-starter who is resourceful and can work independently or as part of a team, adjusting to shifting priorities

Work environment

Office, Kitchen/Commissary, and Delivery Truck

Required Education and Experience

• 2+ years of professional baking experience
• Knowledge of food safety (Food Handler's Permit), ability to read/scale recipes, and expertise in decorating or baking techniques
• Proven experience working in pastry production in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
• Able to follow recipes and instructions accurately
• Good knowledge of pastry arts and ingredients
• Confident culinary techniques and skills
• Good sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead
• Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Punctual and disciplined to ensure optimal work performance
• Physically able to stand for long hours every day in a hot kitchen

Additional Requirements

Must be 18 years or older

• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours, work in hot/cold conditions, and frequently lift 50 pounds
• Stooping, bending, lifting, standing for long periods of time, stretching, twisting, reaching, repetitive food prep motions
• Handling of refrigerated products in a cold environment for extended periods of time

Travel Required

• Drive to store locations as needed
• Drive to special events as needed

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

COVID-19 Considerations

• Luke’s Local requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. All new hires will be required to be vaccinated [1st dose] prior to their first day of scheduled work OR must request an accommodation under medical or religious exemptions.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

PAY RANGE

$23-$26/hour

• Medical insurance, with employer contribution of up to 100%
• Dental insurance, with 70% employer contribution
• Vision insurance, with 50% employer contribution
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation
• Pre-tax 401k savings account
• Storewide employee discount of 20%
• Daily staff meal
• Pre-tax commuter benefits savings account
• Professional development and mentorship program
• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.