Here at The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe we hire individuals who have a passion for people, in other words those who greatly enjoy serving others. A Head Baker's duties are performed primarily in the Bakery. The primary purpose of this job is to complete daily production for all bakery items and supervise the kitchen team to ensure the design, quality and production of The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe and Bakery’s product line meets the highest possible standards of food preparation. The work can be stressful because it is often under a strict deadline and critical, time-sensitive baking requirements. The duties of the position are as follows:

• This position reports directly to the business owner
• Must maintain a pleasant, positive and welcoming attitude to other employees, customers, and vendors
• Able to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, days, evenings, weekends and days leading up to major holidays
• Must be able and competent to operate and teach the use of a variety of kitchen tools and appliances, including mixers, pans, cutting tools, ovens, cooktops, etc.
• Must ensure that day-to-day production is accomplished efficiently and to the highest standards
• Prepare and bake all products and demonstrate competence in all areas of baking, following standardized recipes and make adjustments to the baking process as needed
• Supervise bakery personnel: duties include planning, organizing and directing work of kitchen personnel; training, communicating with decision-maker regarding employee performance, etc.
• Teach and enforce safety regulations necessary in a food-prep environment
• Assist in developing and testing menu items
• Ensure that the bakery and equipment are maintained according to proper health and sanitation standards
• Estimate baking needs, requisition adequate supplies, inventory supplies and keep records of products made and used with close adherence to product and labor costs and budget requirements.

Position Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be friendly, courteous and provide prompt communication
• Have a minimum of 4 years professional baking experience
• Able and willing to understand, interpret, direct, and follow instructions
• Able and willing to work well with others as a team Leader
• Must be able and willing to walk, stand, bend, lift, carry and position products weighing up to 60 pounds, for long periods of time.
• Able and willing to read, write and perform simple math problems
• Must have strong, pleasant manner and be able to work well with all employees
• Must have basic computer skills
• Must be able to qualify for use of the delivery vehicles operated by The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe
• Must have proof of reliable transportation and required insurance, if needed

The Sugarplum Cake Shoppe has a zero tolerance policy for infractions of these duties and requirements that affect customer satisfaction, quality and excellence of our product.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Compensation package:

• Tips

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Have you had experience working a commercial kitchen ior bakery environment?
• This position requires availability Tuesday - Saturday. Are you available on these days?

Experience:

• Baking: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person