Baker

BAKER

Farinolio is a Tuscan bakery-cafe in Westfield, New Jersey focused on the simple pleasure of enjoying well-crafted food. We provide authentic, high-quality baked goods and meals in a welcoming, unpretentious environment inspired by the piazzas of Italy.

By partnering with food suppliers and chefs in Italy, as well as local businesses and farms, we bring together people as passionate about food as we are. We wish to deliver the best ingredients, helping us bring the taste of Tuscany to life.

We are a very dynamic concept, and we believe in the power of emotions expressed through food and storytelling. We also define ourselves as a laboratory of ideas where cultural events, food & wine tastings are provided with passion and knowledge to our guests who all end up becoming part of our Italian family!

Our company is family based and because of that we treat our employees as part of our family. We believe that good business is rooted in investing in personal relationships, therefore we are always looking for the best talents to make our guests feel at home and wanting to return!

Join our team at Farinolio - a place where growth and enjoyment are offered every day. Our culture understands your passion for food but is outside of the hectic pace of a restaurant kitchen and absent from long work days.

Job titles: Assistant Baker

This opportunity is for you if:

• You have at least 2 years of professional experience in baking or 1 year of experience and a degree from an accredited culinary school or program.
• You enjoy baking and cooking, but you do not want to work crazy hours in a restaurant kitchen
• You want to be part of a fun, energized team that works hard and laughs often

Values that are most important to us:

Motivation to grow and learn - Love of Italian food and culture, with focus on authenticity and high-quality ingredients is fundamental for us. Farinolio is not just a bakery café, it is a place in continuous evolution. We want you to be enthusiastic about your work and optimistic about the organization and its future. Be eager to learn in detail about traditional flavors from Italy and specifically Tuscany!

As part of Farinolio team, you will receive:

• Opportunity to learn all aspects of traditional cuisine from Tuscany and surrounding regions with focus on “schiacciata” and ‘’olio di oliva’’
• Opportunity to learn how to prepare fresh Italian bread such as schiacciata, ciabatta and focaccia as well as pastries like crostata alla marmellata, ciambellone, torta della nonna, millefoglie and many others!
• Ability to learn basic Italian, which is beneficial, especially if there is a desire to travel to Italy in the future
• A 20% discount while dining at Farinolio
• Free meals during working hours

Position activities and tasks:

● Must be available early in the morning, and on weekends.

● Execute all recipes consistently according to the recipes and standards.

● Weigh and measure ingredients.

● Prepare delicious Italian bread from scratch.

● Roll, knead, cut or shape dough to form croissants, cookies, tarts or other products.

● Set oven temperatures and monitor or modify as needed.

● Follow all policies and procedures.

● Take direction and constructive criticism well, will ask questions if need be.

● Ensure all baked goods reflect the highest standards of quality, consistency, aesthetics, and taste.

● Demonstrate safe food handling practices and follow safety procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies. Sanitize work area during and after use.

● Responsible for fulfilling the production list, given by management, which includes all baked goods and/or prep items.

Learn more about us here: www.farinolio.com, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

We will get in touch with you to schedule an interview.

Grazie

Farinolio

Italian Regional Delicacies, dba Farinolio, is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $25