Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate, dependable Pastry Chef/Baker who values creativity, craftsmanship, and has an ongoing desire to deepen their knowledge and exploration in the pastry and baking world. As a Pastry Chef/Baker, you will get to produce from scratch a wide variety of delicious, visually-appealing baked goods, pastries, cakes, breads, and more.

About us:

Coincidence Cafe is a new locally-owned cafe dedicated to bringing modern, globally-inspired coffee, food, and baked goods to the community. Our mission is to "deliver delight" through exceptional food and service. We aim to brighten the days of both our customers and employees. We're looking for individuals who genuinely care about others, take pride in producing high-quality work, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay tips ($19/hr tips)
• Employee meals provided
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off for full-time after 1 year of service
• Monthly perks for good performance
• Referral program

Requirements:

• Professional baking experience required (at least 2 years of recent experience is required)
• Viennoiserie experience is preferred
• Must have experience and familiarity with commercial baking equipment
• Must be ok with early morning start time
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be 18
• Positions have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, pushing, pulling, close and distant vision, extended walking and standing, working in loud and hot environments
• Be able to perform basic mathematical operations
• Proficient ability to speak, read and write in English; ability to understand and follow recipes and business documents which are written in English
• This position may also require specific uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for certain tasks
• Must reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting (Orlando, 32804)
• Must prioritize cleanliness and punctuality
• Able to work accurately and quickly in fast-paced environment
• Strong team player
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a variety of high-quality pastries, desserts, cakes, breads and baked goods following our café’s recipes and standards.
• Develop and execute creative and seasonal pastry menus that aligns with the overall culinary concept.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Show up to work on time and dressed appropriately per the guidelines listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain a clean and orderly station.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to quality standards.
• Be able to FIFO products and ingredients to ensure freshness and use of product.
• Minimize waste and control food costs.
• Pack and organize pick up orders and catering orders.
• Monitor stocks for ingredients and assist in inventory management, including the tracking of expiration dates.
• Monitor condition of the equipment, devices, and utensils used, ensuring all such tools are in proper working condition.
• Resolve conflicts in a patient and calm manner.
• Work collaboratively with others on your team to streamline operations and enhance overall efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Adhere to all health and food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to all procedures and standards listed in the Employee Handbook.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

If this position resonates with you, please submit your resume and photos of your baking creations. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Store discount

Compensation package:

• Hourly pay
• Tips

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32804: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person