Does the moment when a baked good comes out of the oven excite you? Would you like joining a team in a great environment?
“Bakey”, a new concept by Mr. Uri Scheft (@urischeft), former co-founder of Breads Bakery NYC (@breadsbakery) and the co-owner and founder of Lehamim Bakery, Israel (@lehamimbakery) is in search of an Oven Baker to join our growing team!
This person will work with Bakey’s General Manager and others from Bakey’s team to ensure the missions of “Bakey” are being met at all times. This person works with the bakery team to proof and score breads and to operate the ovens to help ensure all our baked goods are always coming fresh out of the oven. Additional responsibilities include, but not limited to, setting up for the next day’s bake-off and assisting the FOH team to complete daily tasks.
This is a full-time position and the ideal candidate should be punctual, energetic, positive, organized, clean, able to multitask and passionate about baked goods. Working under pressure and being comfortable and positive in a fast-paced business is another key for success. Flexible schedule required with early mornings, weekends and holidays.
Salary: $17 an hour, plus shared tips (full-time, depending on experience)
Qualifications:1 year baking or pastry experience (combination of education, training or work experience); a culinary or apprenticeship program is preferred.
Day-to-Day Performance Expectations:
- Treat all customers, vendors and co-workers with dignity and respect.
- Show up and be prepared to work scheduled shifts on time.
- Be flexible to allow for unexpected changes that may occur.
- Keep a critical eye while preparing and baking off breads and pastries. Test and evaluate products through each step of the production cycle.
- Follow par guides to accurately produce necessary products each day.
- Operate machinery safely and with care. Follow appropriate safety protocols and clearly communicate with team members around hazardous kitchen equipment and tools.
- Check the display counters and shelves throughout the day and replenish as needed.
- Work neatly and efficiently on daily prep lists. Clean as you go and always remember customers’ eyes are on us.
- Communicate ordering needs to the Commissary in a timely manner.
- Help check in vendor deliveries as they arrive. Check off each item individually with products being checked thoroughly for quality.
- Keep walk-in, dry storage, and freezer organized and well-maintained. Communicate any problems or needed repairs. Restock and FIFO (first-in, first-out) as needed.
- Check dates on all prepared items and discard expired ones if necessary.
- Communicate effectively with your team members and help each other complete tasks on time.
- Communicate effectively with FOH members to make sure counters are well-stocked.
- Actively listen to and accept constructive feedback.
- Continually look for ways to improve the bakery, the team, and yourself.
- Keep your work and common areas clean during your shift and at the end of your shift, clean and sanitize your work station thoroughly.
Some specifics of our ideal candidate:
- Ability to arrive at bakery before 6am
- Love of breads and pastries
- Thrive in a team environment
- Dedicated to consistently produce exceptional product
- Excellent reliability
- Effective time management
- Communicate clearly
- Receptive of feedback
- Detailed-oriented
“Bakey” offers a fantastic work environment and a commitment to training and communication to make you better in your role. We offer a full benefits package, including: employee meals and discount, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation and sick time.
Future – as a new business we are aiming for growth and we invite you to join our team and to grow with us.
To apply, please send your resume to the email provided below.
