Baker / Assistant Baker

Baker / Assistant Baker Passione Pizza Berkeley, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $21 - $23 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Qualifications Manufacturing management Food processing Packing High school diploma or GED Organizational skills Food Handler Certification Full Job Description Baker / Assistant Baker desired at budding pizza production company in Berkeley, CA. Spanish fluency strongly preferred. Job OverviewBakers are responsible for following and administering Passione Pizza written Recipes, Procedures, and Safety Guidelines, while creating the pizza product we are producing for the public. You will manage production operators in creating dough from scratch, dividing and weighing dough, rounding dough, creating pizza, finishing pizza with appropriate toppings, packaging product and storing for final product storage. All Standards of Practice, and Good Manufacturing procedures need to be followed during this process.

ExperienceCertified Baker Certification + Minimum of 4 years (48 months) of verifiable full time commercial/retail baking experience. High School Diploma +/or Culinary Baking Degree, Certificates/Course, correspondence courses (AIB, etc.), National Baking Center courses, RBAs Marketplace (exhibits and/or seminars) or RBA or local affiliate workshops.

CA Food Handlers CardCompletion of a sanitation course offered by a school, government agency or association.

Skill SetsStrong organizational skills are mandatory. Baker must understand basic yeast doughs such as breads, laminated doughs such as croissants or puff pastry, cookie and pastry doughs, and a broad range of cake batters.

Analytical Skills:

Math and Computer skills to recalculate recipes and to produce the correct quantity of finished product. Flawless understanding of food safety and professional grooming and hygiene.

Food Safety and QualityAs an employee with Passione Pizza, it is your responsibility to be aware and informed about the food safety and quality standards we uphold. It is your job to always report any non-conformities associated with food safety, and food quality through proper documentation to your SQF Practitioner so they can be addressed immediately.

Management DutiesIt is your responsibility to ensure that employees maintain the cleanliness and upkeep of work spaces, follow cleaning schedules, and take preventative maintenance schedules using the highest hygienic practices. This includes waste removal to the bins located on the exterior portion of the building. Employees must come to work clean, follow the dress code, and be ready to work on time.

Food Prep DutiesAdhere to the latest food safety standards including but not limited to: product labeling and rotation, inventory management, pre-mixing, cooking, cooling, thawing eggs, or grinding spices.

SQF Certification preferredProduction DutiesAssist Production Manager with the following dutiesOrdering, tracking, and receiving supplies and inventory Audit refrigeration and cleaning logsAssist Production Operators in the following duties Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bakeMeasure and Mix Ingredients to form a dough or batter, following recipesRoll, cut and shape doughSanitize work area before and after completing each project and at the end of shift. •Especially when working with any sort of allergen e.g. gluten, wheat, nuts, etc.

Must be able to lift 50lbs without a problem.

Must be able to stand for long periods of timeFrequently wash hands (in between working with different ingredients and items)Willingness to hop on and help out other stations when help may be needed (

Ex:

Help out with packing pastries when your work station is under control but pastry packers are swamped).Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls accordingly.

Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools

Absentee Backup:

Production Schedules are created so there are always a full staff of production operators scheduled to cover the production demands. If a production operator is out, there is sufficient staff to cover. If more than one production operator is out, there is a list of part time and contract employees who are trained to come in and cover the position if their replacement is needed to meet demands.

Packing and Sanitation employees are also trained to complete all Production Operator job duties and can assist on the production line if staffing becomes short.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Professional Baking:

2 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CA Food Handlers Card (Required)

Work Location:

In person