Overnight Baker

Hello and thank you for your interest in Donut Friend!

We are looking for a dependable, motivated, detail oriented, and creative Donut Maker / Baker to join our Highland Park team!

The Baker scales out ingredients, mixes them into a dough, rolls out the dough, cuts the dough into donuts, proofs the donuts, fries the donuts, and finally decorates the donuts. Additionally, the Baker makes sure the kitchen is clean and ready for the next day. This is our kitchen lead most of the time and the person making sure the shift runs smoothly and oversees the other positions in the kitchen such as the fryer and assistant bakers.

Compensation:

$25/hr plus tips, medical, dental, vision insurance for full time work.

ResponsibilitiesClean kitchen equipment and tools before useWeigh flour and other ingredients to prepare doughBake different donut types, like raised, bismarks, bullseyes, fritters and cinnamon rolls.

Adjust fryer and proofer temperatures to ensure proper bakingMix various ingredients to create fillings & glazes.

Decorate donuts with glazes, icings, buttercream and edible toppings.

Shape dough to prepare different types of donuts like fritters and cinnamon rolls.

Prepare custom-made donuts based on customers preferences (e.g. birthday cakes)Recommend recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers.

Follow production schedules and accurately record production numbers.

SkillsExperience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar roleFamiliarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, proof boxes, and fryers.

Understanding of food safety practicesExperience with decoration techniquesExcellent time-management skillsAbility to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environmentTeam spirit, with a customer-focused attitudeFlexibility to work in early morning shiftsCertification from a culinary school is a plus

THIS POSITION STARTS AT MIDNIGHT AND RUNS UNTIL MORNING. IT IS AN OVERNIGHT POSITION.WORK LOCATION IS 5107 YORK BLVD LOS ANGELES CA 90042. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THE COMMUTE BEFORE APPLYING.PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED IN WORKING OVERNIGHT SHIFTS OR UNABLE TO WORK ON

WEEKENDS.