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Restaurant Baker / Pastry Cook (Early Morning Shift)
Job Overview
Are you a passionate, detailed-oriented baker who loves scratch-made doughs, artisanal breads, and decadent desserts? [Company Name] is seeking a talented Restaurant Baker to own our in-house baking program!
In this role, you will be the heart of our morning kitchen, responsible for preparing all fresh breads, pastries, and signature desserts from scratch before our doors open. If you thrive in an independent workspace, take pride in consistency, and love seeing your creations delight guests every single day, we want you in our kitchen!
What We Offer (Pay & Perks)
- Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 / hour (Depending on experience)
- Job Type: Full-time (Part-time options available)
- Schedule: Early Morning Shift (e.g., 4:00 AM – 12:00 PM). Finish your workday by noon and enjoy your afternoons and evenings!
- Benefits: * Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (for full-time team members)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Vacation
- Free shift meals and deep employee discounts
- Creative input on seasonal dessert and pastry menu specials
Key Responsibilities
- Scratch Baking: Measure, mix, shape, and bake a variety of daily scratch-made breads, rolls, pastries, pies, and signature restaurant desserts according to established recipes.
- Quality & Consistency: Ensure all baked goods meet strict standards for taste, texture, and visual presentation before they hit the dining room.
- Inventory & Prep: Manage the morning baking prep schedule, track inventory of baking supplies (flour, sugar, yeast, etc.), and communicate ordering needs to the Chef.
- Kitchen Safety: Maintain a spotless, organized baking station; strictly follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control regulations.
- Equipment Care: Safely operate and clean commercial kitchen equipment, including planetary mixers, proofers, and deck/convection ovens.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Experience: 1–2 years of professional baking experience in a restaurant, café, or bakery setting is highly preferred.
- Schedule Flexibility: Ability to reliably work early morning shifts (including weekends and holidays).
- Skills: Strong understanding of baking chemistry, dough hydration, proofing times, and pastry techniques. Exceptional time-management skills to ensure all items are ready by lunchtime.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, work efficiently in a warm kitchen, and safely lift heavy ingredient bags (up to 50 lbs).
San Diego restaurateurs Fay Nakanishi, Deborah Helm and Thomas Fitzpatrick, are the trio that founded The Mission restaurants in 1995. The founders built a community landmark which has been enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. In April of 2021, the founders sold The Mission restaurants to a multi-concept restaurant group that fell in love with what the founders created. New ownership has retained management and most of its crew and is determined to continue the Mission tradition of doing well while doing good in its communities.
Despite the numerous challenges we have all faced these past two years new ownership is committed to keeping the core values and traditions alive including the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, one of kind unique dishes, excellent customer service and to do well while doing good in our communities.
Despite the numerous challenges we have all faced these past two years new ownership is committed to keeping the core values and traditions alive including the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients, one of kind unique dishes, excellent customer service and to do well while doing good in our communities.
Salary : $18 - $23