Pastry Assistant - El Camino Baking Company -Full Time

El Camino Baking Company is an artisan cafe and bakery dedicated to high-quality coffee, fresh pastries, and exceptional customer service.  We are seeking an experienced, reliable, and self-motivated Pastry Assistant to join our team.  Schedule requirements are Tuesday 8am - 4pm, Thursday 10am to 6pm, & Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday 12 noon to 8pm.  Days off are Saturday and Monday.  Hourly base wage is $20.00/hour. Full-Time Employees also qualify for benefits, holiday pay and time off. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Always follow Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety guidelines. 
• Maintain an organized, clean and sanitary work environment.
• Accurately and consistently scale and shape dough pieces to product specifications.
• Work efficiently while regulating the speed of bakery machines and aligning with team members to support. 
• Effectively communicate with team members to maintain production schedule and team coordination.
• Track wasted ingredients/ dough accuratley.
• Reports and assists as instructed to proactively mitigate all issues and or concerns regarding the quality and or safety of the production environment, equipment, ingredients, doughs, products or team members.  
• Assist with retail pastry preparation, presentation and packaging.
• Support daily cafe operations as needed
• Participate in menu development, including seasonal pastry ideas and cafe offerings.

Qualifications:

• Previous pastry, baking, or cafe experience required
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Reliability, punctuality, and a positive attitude
• Interest in pastries, food and contributing creative ideas to the menu

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