What are the responsibilities and job description for the Back Kitchen position at Emery Farm?
Back Kitchen - Production Cook & Baker
As part of our back kitchen staff, as a production cook and/or baker you will provide delicious
quality controlled recipe items in an efficient, professional manner. Duties include production
prep, cooking, and baking of scratch-made recipes like soups, grab and go items, donuts, pies,
and various baked goods, as well as dishwashing, cleaning and upkeep of the kitchen.
The qualified candidate will execute current recipes and assist in developing new recipes with
the changing of the seasons and available product. You will perform quality checks on
ingredients and finished products and ensure all up to standard. You may also greet customers
and perform other duties to ensure that customer needs are satisfied and the retail cases and
bakery is well-stocked and operating smoothly.
To be successful in this position you will be efficient, detail oriented, a problem solver,
organized, and a team player. You will have a strong understanding of prepping, cooking, and
baking techniques and food safety as well as be friendly and focus on customer satisfaction.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Efficiently make current recipes and assist in developing new recipes
- Measuring and combining ingredients and using equipment - donut machine, mixers,
- Displaying finished products.
- Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and
- Assist in keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels and
- Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and
- Greeting customers, answering questions, making recommendations, accepting orders
and payments, and providing exceptional customer service.
Typical Day May Include:
- Early morning donut bake and clean-up
- Production prepping, cooking, and baking.
- Check inventory and place ordering needs with manager
- Make sure your space, all baking equipment and your dishes are clean and organized
- Communicate any messages to the team before you leave
- Plan your next day.