Prep Baker - Portland, United States - Tandem Coffee Roasters

Description

Full time prep baker This position will assist the head baker and the bakery team with all areas of pastry and food preparation.

This job is a wonderful opportunity to be an integral support role in a small but busy kitchen with very high standards, while being part of a close knit team of bakers, baristas, and managers.

This is not a pastry forward position, but rather a basic food prep position. Measuring, cutting, fruit and vegetable prep, etc.

To achieve success, the Prep Baker must have the following skills:
-being punctual and extremely reliable -being able to take direction and have focus in a loud and busy kitchen -providing pleasant and attentive assistance with coworkers and customers when needed -having a sense of urgency and creativity -ability to ask for help when needed -having excellent communication skills -following recipes and lists accurately -weighing and measuring ingredients accurately -storing and labeling ingredients and food accurately -consolidating and restocking -comfort and skill with manual and electric tools such as ovens, mixers, small appliances -performing basic cooking and baking tasks with efficiency and focus -maintain a high level of cleanliness and organization -maintaining quality and consistency with all projects -communicating inventory/supply needs Requirements and qualifications: -2 years background as a baker or prep cook, or related experience -weekend availability -demonstrated enthusiasm for teamwork -excellent communication skills -ability to lift 50 lbs above waist -ability to spend continual time standing

• This position is full time and reports to the Kitchen Manager
• Benefits include accrued paid time off, partial health insurance coverage, tips, 401k, etc.