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