What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker/Kitchen Staff position at Purple Yum Louisville?
Job Overview
Join our dynamic culinary team as a Baker/Kitchen Staff member, where your passion for baking and food preparation will help create delicious baked goods and memorable dining experiences. This energetic role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, honing your culinary skills while ensuring high-quality food production. You will be responsible for preparing baked items, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and delivering excellent customer service. If you thrive in high-volume production settings and have a love for pastry arts, this is the perfect role to showcase your talents and grow within the food industry.
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of baked goods, including cakes, pastries, bread, and other confections, following established recipes and standards
- Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and pastry tools safely and efficiently
- Package baked items for sale or delivery while maintaining presentation quality
- Decorate cakes and pastries with precision using cake decorating techniques to meet customer specifications
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards
- Assist in food preparation tasks such as measuring ingredients, assembling products, and portioning items accurately
- Support high-volume production needs during busy periods by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Requirements
- Proven experience in baking, pastry preparation, or food production within a commercial kitchen or bakery setting
- Strong knife skills and familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely
- Knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to hygiene standards
- Ability to follow detailed recipes accurately and maintain consistency in baked goods
- Excellent customer service skills with a friendly attitude towards clients and team members
- Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and managing inventory levels
- Prior experience with cake decorating, food handling, catering, or restaurant environments is highly desirable
- Ability to work efficiently in high-volume production environments while maintaining quality standards
Join us to bring joy through baking! We are committed to providing paid positions that foster growth, creativity, and culinary excellence. If you’re passionate about food industry craftsmanship and eager to develop your skills in a lively team setting, we want to hear from you!
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22