Company description

The Roasted Granola is a beloved neighborhood gem in Arlington Heights, Massachusetts. Our cafe is a cozy, community-oriented cafe specializing in fresh, homemade granola bowls and house made bakery items. We offer a selection of thoughtfully sourced breakfast and lunch items. We are well known for our delicious, small-batch granola made with high-quality ingredients. Our baristas create a wonderful array of coffees and teas. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere where we feature local art exhibits and events.

Our welcoming atmosphere comes from our employee team. We take our role in the Arlington Heights neighborhood seriously - it is a discerning community and we work hard for our reputation.

Job description

We are looking for a cafe baker to assist in the production of our daily selection of cakes and baked goods. Knowledge of baking techniques is essential to this role. We use simple ingredients and recipes that rely heavily on good technique. Experience and comfort with baking ingredients and equipment and the desire to keep learning will make this a great fit for the right candidate. We have a standard set of baked goods that are required every day, including many gluten free and vegan items, so awareness of allergens and allergen protocols is critical.

The right candidate must be detail oriented, able to stay on task, and work under direction of the head baker but must also be able to work independently. It is a small kitchen, so the ability to move quickly and skillfully around and multi-task with ease is a must. Candidate must be able to be on their feet for long hours in a hot environment and be able to lift 50 pounds.

The job requires a high level of energy and organization. You must be able to work well with other team members while keeping motivated and productive. We pride ourselves on maintaining a respectful yet fun kitchen experience.

The right candidate will follow the Bakery Manager's direction, producing the required standard baked goods and presenting them for sale in the cafe.

Responsibilities

Expertly prepare recipes as written
Prepare ingredients for timely baking
Keep a tidy, sanitary work space
Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen before and after baking
Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
Process all baked goods made, either for that day, the following, or for freezer storage
Check quality of ingredients
Ensure attractive presentation of baked goods
Monitor stock and notify manager when there are shortages
Produce list of required baked goods instructed by Bakery Manager
Record all work done (baked goods prepared) and produce notes on recipes
Skills

Comfortable and familiar with a kitchen environment
Experience in using kitchen tools and bakeware
Knowledge of various baking procedures and methods
Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
Ability to work as a team
Very good communication skills
Excellent physical condition and stamina and ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods and move quickly in a small kitchen

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $18.00 - $21.00

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Deadline

no deadline