Job description
The baker will create, design, and deliver a high-volume, made-with-love baking and healthy dessert program in our fun and growing office food environment.
A collaborative and entrepreneurial role, this chef will take the lead in much of the in-house production of baked goods, snacks and other staples that will set our food program apart as a model for responsible and holistic food service.
Job Duties:
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Help around the office, answer questions about food, do good and champion the values of homemade food.
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Focus on producing daily-changing menus of both traditional and alternative recipes, prepared from scratch.
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Work with the Chef team to develop housemade bulk snacks, pantry and condiment program.
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Source and feature seasonal, locally-sourced and specialty ingredients.
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Work within food program ethos to produce clearly labeled menu signs, ingredient lists, recipes and nutritional info as necessary.
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Produce special dishes and menus for themed events and parties.
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Create preparation lists and take inventory, lite ordering.
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Clean and maintain kitchen stations in accordance with all safety and sanitation guidelines.
Skills and Qualifications:
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5+ years experience in a formal kitchen environment with a passion for product and relationships.
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Relevant experience will be considered.
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Has developed and lead a team in a commercial kitchen setting.
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Excellent attendance and punctuality required with schedule flexibility determined as needed.
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Has a clear vision, organizational mindset, and knows how to create and execute kitchen systems.
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Commitment to quality service, regional and global food and beverage.
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Solid understanding of professional cooking and baking techniques and knife handling skills, local and seasonal ingredients and diverse cooking styles and cultures.
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Knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures.Flexibility and ingenuity.
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Willing to work with alternative approaches and overcome challenges and limitations.
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Familiar with local products, producers and farms.
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Understanding of raw, vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, paleo and whole grain products a plus.
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Basic knowledge of healthful eating and nutrition paired with a passion for healthy, comforting, traditional, unexpected, and playful food a must.
Working Conditions:
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Schedule 7AM-3:30PM. With flexible schedule and availability based on special events.
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This position will spend 80% of the time standing and baking, 20% of the time planning menus, ordering and meeting to collaborate on ideas and growth.
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Must easily be able to lift 50+ pounds.
Compensation
this position is:
Application instructions
This job expired on August 18, 2013
Deadline
no deadline