Pastry Production Team Member

sarasmarketbakery; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

sarasmarketbakery in Richardson, TX produces pastries and deli products and this position will be directly supervised by the Pastry Chef, requiring advanced knowledge of procedures, tools, and techniques in food production.

Duties include mixing, shaping, baking, decorating, packaging, stocking, ensuring product quality, delivering guest service, answering questions, assisting with new item development, and maintaining sanitation in line with health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years or more experience in a deli and/or bakery department.
• Guest service focused.
• Industrial baking experience preferred.
• Food Handling permit.

Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, baking, decorating, packaging and stocking of products.
• Ensure quality of product before it reaches the sales floor.
• Deliver outstanding guest service.
• Follow through on all guest questions, requests and resolve concerns as needed.
• Assists Pastry Chef in monitoring product movement and shrink.
• Follow and comply with all applicable procedures and regulations, including Weights and Measures, FDA, health and sanitation, Department of Labor, ADA, HAACP, OSHA and safe work practices.
• Sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Report equipment issues to Store Leadership.
• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated.
• Assist Executive Chef in development of new items.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Store Leadership.

Skills

Guest Service

Knife handling

Communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Summary/Objective

Produces pastries and deli products according to recipes and presentation standards. This position will be directly supervised by the Pastry Chef and does require some advanced knowledge of procedures, tools, techniques in food production.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Mixing, shaping, baking, decorating, packaging and stocking of products
• Ensure quality of product before it reaches the sales floor
• Deliver outstanding guest service
• Follow through on all guest questions, requests and resolve concerns as needed
• Assists Pastry Chef in monitoring product movement and shrink
• Follow and comply with all applicable procedures and regulations, including Weights and Measures, FDA, health and sanitation, Department of Labor, ADA, HAACP, OSHA and safe work practices.
• Sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Report equipment issues to Store Leadership
• Keep all cases and shelves clean, well-stocked and properly rotated
• Assist Executive Chef in development of new items
• Performs other duties as assigned by Store Leadership

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Values diversity
• Ability to perform physical requirements of position
• Proper handling of knives and cutting equipment
• Ability to work well with others
• Good communication skills
• Ability to inspect product for quality and freshness
• Able to work flexible schedule based on needs of store including nights, weekends and holidays

Qualifications

• 2+ years or more experience in a deli and or bakery department
• Guest Service focused
• Industrial baking experience preferred
• Food Handling permit

Working Conditions

• Walking, standing, bending and stooping for 8-10 hours a day
• Push, pull up to 50lbs
• Mental and physical dexterity
• Ability to climb ladders
• Iteration of duties
• Ability to taste, smell, feel and visually inspect food
• Unassisted lifting up to 50lbs or more
• Work in varying temperatures