AM Pastry Baker Lead

Posted:
9/26/2024, 12:44:58 PM

Location(s):
Menlo Park, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Check out a day in the life of a Pastry Team Member

The pay rate or range for this position is: $30.29 per hour


 

Job Summary

Flagship Culinary Services is hiring a Pastry Baker Lead to join our team and support the employee cafes for our Client, the largest social media company in the world!

Our pastry program is fast-paced, diverse and puts collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our bakers enjoy great perks, a work/life balance with a set schedule, on-the-job training and career growth opportunities.

Job Description

Benefits/Perks:

  • Shift: M-F 5:30am-2:00pm
  • No Weekends
  • Snacks and meals provided during shifts
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401K with match
  • Vacation and Sick days
  • Long Term Disability

 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Customer Service: provide the best customer service in a courteous, fast and efficient manner. Accommodate all requests and special needs for guests and Clients 

  • Lead: coordinate and direct daily tasks to ensure your Pastry Team maintains positive workflow and quality production. May train new employees and interns  

  • Communicate: provide upper management with consistent communication on operational tasks and team effectiveness  

  • Prepare: produce a variety of sweet and savory pastries and desserts including cupcakes, cakes, pies, torts, flans, custards, granolas, cookies, pate a choux, cheesecakes, bars and vegan desserts 

  • Bake: ensure pastries and desserts are baked with quality and production goals in mind 

  • Create: mix and measure according to recipe guidelines; handle and manipulate ingredients and product from start to finish, including plating and presentation 

  • Collaborate: enjoy the camaraderie and teamwork in the kitchen and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate on menus and recipe rotations 

  • Safety: maintain a clean and organized workspace. Follow all safety and sanitation procedures within set guidelines from OSHA, HACCP and Department of Public Health and Risk Management – and ensure your team is following guidelines as well 

  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Knowledge and Skills 

  • Experience with from scratch production; baking skills are essential 

  • Basic problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task 

  • Sense of urgency and ability to work within a safe manner 

  • Ability to follow all company policies in areas of attendance, safety, sanitation and safe food handling 

 

Requirements 

  • Minimum 2 years of pastry experience 

  • High school diploma or GED; culinary degree preferred but not required 

  • Pastry Baker Leads must have and maintain an active Food Handlers Card, as required by the California Health Department 

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.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the U.S.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Flagship is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. 

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!