What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Baker position at Sweetah's Gluten Free Bake Shop?
We are looking for a Baker to prepare a range of pastries, like cookies, cakes and pies. Baker responsibilities include opening the bakery early in the morning, mixing dough, preparing fillings and glazing pastries. To be successful in this role, you should have work experience as a Baker and be able to decorate cakes using creative techniques. Ultimately, you will make sure we offer fresh and delicious goods to our customers on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
- Open the bakery early in the morning
- Clean kitchen equipment and tools after use
- Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (e.g. chocolate ganache, caramel sauce and fruits)
- Decorate cakes with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings, like flowers
- Prepare custom-made pastries based on customers’ preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)
- Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers (e.g. gluten-free or vegan desserts)
- Help track ingredient and packaging supplies
Skills
- Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role
- Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers
- Understanding of food safety practices
- Experience with cake decoration techniques
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
- Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
- Flexibility to work in early morning shifts
- Certification from a culinary school is a plus
- ServSafe Certificate is a plus
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Physical Setting:
- Bakery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doylestown, PA 18901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Experience:
- Baking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location