SusieCakes Bakery
Overview
Pastry Baker Shift Leader at SusieCakes Bakery. SusieCakes has 31 bakery locations across CA, TX and TN. Our bakeries offer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars baked from scratch on-site daily with the freshest ingredients. We emphasize old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites and a welcoming, neighborhood bakery atmosphere. The Pastry Baker Lead assists in culinary operations by leading the production schedule, supporting and developing the culinary teams, and fostering a fun work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc. Lead team in production of custom baked goods. Develop and trains skills in mixing, baking, building, decorating and inscribing products Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards Operations focused: Operate and maintain bakery equipment, manage product inventory levels, and guest orders. Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible work schedule Free non-slip shoes (annually!) Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day) Medical, dental, vision insurance Vacation, 401k, FSA Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts! QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment Ability to work in multiple Regional and/or Market locations Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs Must have reliable transportation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead Able to stand for extended periods of time Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds Must be able to taste product for quality assurance (e.g., buttercreams, cakes, cupcakes, batter, cookie dough) as assigned EDUCATION
Culinary degree preferred High school diploma or GED LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to speak, read, and write English OTHER
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Pastry Baker Shift Leader at SusieCakes Bakery. SusieCakes has 31 bakery locations across CA, TX and TN. Our bakeries offer cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars baked from scratch on-site daily with the freshest ingredients. We emphasize old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites and a welcoming, neighborhood bakery atmosphere. The Pastry Baker Lead assists in culinary operations by leading the production schedule, supporting and developing the culinary teams, and fostering a fun work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES
Leads the teams by motivating, training, and developing the culinary team members Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc. Lead team in production of custom baked goods. Develop and trains skills in mixing, baking, building, decorating and inscribing products Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completion Ensure all food is prepared, handled, and stored according to all required food safety code standards Operations focused: Operate and maintain bakery equipment, manage product inventory levels, and guest orders. Demonstrates a commitment to driving sales BENEFITS & PERKS
Flexible work schedule Free non-slip shoes (annually!) Birthday month PTO with complimentary cake Company holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Year’s Day) Medical, dental, vision insurance Vacation, 401k, FSA Pet rescue reimbursement and pet insurance Flexible return to work schedule for maternity leave Generous discounts to all our delicious desserts! QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferred Must be able to safely utilize all bakery equipment Ability to work in multiple Regional and/or Market locations Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs Must have reliable transportation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overhead Able to stand for extended periods of time Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 pounds Must be able to taste product for quality assurance (e.g., buttercreams, cakes, cupcakes, batter, cookie dough) as assigned EDUCATION
Culinary degree preferred High school diploma or GED LANGUAGE SKILLS
Must be able to speak, read, and write English OTHER
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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