Pastry Baker

Overview

Job Overview

Water Tank Bakery creates wholesome bread, cookies, pastries and more.

All products are baked exclusively with NW grown. By taking advantage of produce and other ingredients available from local hard-working farmers and millers, Water Tank Bakery creates food that tastes of the unique abundance of the Skagit Valley.

Ideal candidates have commercial baking experience and are interested in further developing their knowledge and skillset. They must have a strong attention to detail and identify as eager to learn and willing to put in the effort required to grow in this craft. We are looking for people who are coachable, communicative, and invested in their professional growth. We are a team specializing in craft baking at the highest level.

1 Years professional baking/kitchen experience preferred but not required.

For more information or to apply, contact Owner/Baker Rachael Sobczak at rachaelandbread@gmail.com

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for pastry production.

Shift: 6am-2pm Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· mixing cookie/cake doughs

· scooping cookie dough

· baking cookies/cakes as needed to maintain production pars

· performing misc. food preparation tasks as listed on the white board

· documenting tasks and ingredients as required

· doing dishes

· completing end-of-shift cleaning duties

· customer service as needed to cover breaks

· other duties as needed or required

Supervision Received:

This position is unsupervised and reports directly to Rachael Sobczak. All significant mistakes, concerns or questions that come up must be communicated with Rachael immediately.

General Workplace Expectations:

• Be reliable & positive - Be ready to work at your scheduled start time, with the right attitude.
• Be attentive & humble - Always be willing to learn and be open to guidance from fellow employees and management. Product quality comes first!
• Be resourceful & solution-oriented - Do not shy away from challenges and be willing to stay until all work is completed.
• Be hard-working & self-motivated – Bakery work is demanding, and it is important to remain in good spirits even when faced with a challenge.
• Be a quick learner & good time manager – Work to gain required job skills quickly, ask astute questions, and strive for excellence and efficiency.
• Be a compassionate teammate - Work well with others, communicate effectively, and try to understand how you can be of greatest service to the overall workflow.

Other requirements:

· Be 18 years old with reliable transportation.

· Be able to lift 50lbs and stand for an 8-hour shift and work in 80 degree temperatures.

· Have high school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Have a current food service handling certification.

· Be able to demonstrate proficiency in basic mathematics, including proportions/percentages.

Cell Phone Policy:

Please save phone calls and messaging until breaktime (except in the case of emergency).

Using phones to play music or other entertainment is allowed if ONLY it does not interfere with workflow, communication or become a time-consuming distraction.

Ear bud/headphones are allowed while doing independent tasks but only on ear can be covered at a time. You must be able to hear and engage with you co-workers for production communication and workplace safety. Ear bud/ headphone use is NOT allowed during bread shaping, customer service or other collaborative activities.

Water Tank Bakery is a fragrance-free workplace.

Please use fragrance-free laundry detergent. Thank you for understanding!

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 34.0 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23