Production Baker

Job Summary
Plants & Animals (Burien Press, Moonshot Coffee, Fable All Day, and Seasmith) is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic baker to join our food services team in Burien, WA.

Our kitchen team operates out of a commissary kitchen in Burien on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, with the opportunity to join in a part-time to nearly full-time (24-36hrs/wk) capacity. This shift is typically from 10a-6p but may flex to an earlier start time. Pay is inclusive of tips and reflective of the potential range as a result.

All members of our team have a direct impact on our program’s success, from organizing deliveries to different cafes to preparing the delicious items we have on offer at our various spots.

All Production Kitchen team members cross-train across preparation tasks and are trained on prep, baking, cooking, assembly, and packaging. Experience is a plus, and training is provided.

Joining the Plants & Animals team demonstrates a commitment to collaboration, the creation of an inclusive and welcoming environment, and building creativity and joy into our food program. The Prep Cook position has direct impact on the success of our program, adhering to strict cleanliness standards, various deadlines, and the completion of projects in a manner consistent with quality control measures and production requirements.

We are committed to sourcing locally and sustainably from our incredible agricultural region, and continuously look for ways to develop our program to be inclusive and reflective of the neighborhoods of our cafes and the histories and heritages of our team.

General Accountabilities

As a Production Baker, you will play a crucial role in supporting kitchen operations by assisting in pastry preparation and ensuring a smooth workflow in the food services department.

- Ensuring consistent kitchen and restaurant hospitality, offerings, environment, and operations.

- Participating in and furthering a clean and organized kitchen and work environment.

- Participating in a well-developed and high-performing team that works together collaboratively to uphold and further Plants and Animals’ values and standards.

- Participating in a team culture of kindness, dignity, and respect that is the foundation for the hospitality offered to our guests and community.

- Assist in food preparation tasks under the guidance of the kitchen staff

- Follow recipes and help with cooking duties as needed

- Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment

- Handle and store food items properly and in accordance with food safety procedures

- Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, knives, slicers, mixers, blenders, and food processors

- Collaborate with all team members to ensure smooth, efficient workflow

Specific Duties

- Perform service tasks during scheduled shifts (Estimated 24-36 hours per week): prepare dishes, including measuring, mixing, washing, chopping, baking, slicing, cooking, and sorting ingredients, follow production plans, coordinate receipt of product, reset kitchen and/or restaurant including setup and breakdown of stations and space, dish washing, taking out trash/recycle/compost, and sweeping/mopping.

- Communicate location inventory needs.

- Maintain high standards of sanitation and organization.

- Maintain high sense of urgency and efficiency of production with the ability to competently execute the preparation/production of multiple dishes simultaneously.

- Ensure clean, welcoming, and complete kitchen environment.

- Participate in the proper adherence to food safety standards, proper food handling and storage, and record keeping.

- Ensure safety of cafe and kitchen environment.

- Participate in plans to elevate product quality and guest experience, as well as minimize waste and reduce costs.

- Commitment to participating in financial goals of company including evaluating systems for increasing efficiency and profitability of the program.

- Participate in fulfillment of tasks within a team, requiring strong communication and collaboration towards shared goals.

- Participate in scheduled preventative maintenance on all equipment, and ensure that all equipment is in proper working order.

Experience
- Previous experience in a food service or culinary environment is beneficial
- Knowledge of basic food handling and preparation techniques; Food Handler's Permit required within 14 days of employment.
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment with changing tasks and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn and grow

Desired Characteristics Commitments

- Passionate about creating an environment and team that fosters care, kindness and value.

- Passionate about hospitality, specialty coffee, delicious food, natural wine, and/or beer.

- Commitment to developing and fostering consistency of composure and presence under varying circumstances, including pace of service and situations of conflict.

- Willingness to continually develop computer and technology abilities.

- Commitment to effectively navigating changing production needs and deliverables with guidance.

- Commitment to effectively fulfilling expectations and accountabilities for position agreements.

- Commitment to the continual practice of effective communication, perspective, and development.

- Commitment to practicing personal responsibility and humility in how you are accountable to agreements and expectations.

- Commitment to being detail-oriented and fostering excellent organization skills

- Willingness to have a say about how it goes.

- Commitment to being self-motivated with the ability to manage independently.

If this sounds like your type of thriving, we'd love to hear from you. Please include a resume if you have one, experience that you believe is relevant to the work and environment, and an introduction. We look forward to hearing from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $26