Bakery Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Bakery Specialist to join our team at Summer House Santa Monica. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for baking to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and producing high-quality baked goods, pastries, and desserts. You will work closely with our Chef to oversee the bread and pastry inventory and communicate needs to the ordering manager.

This role requires strong communication skills, multitasking abilities, and attention to detail. As a Bakery Specialist, you will also be responsible for maintaining food safety and quality standards, adhering to portioning controls, and accurately accounting for all items coming out of the station.

We are looking for a team player who can work well under pressure, maintain a clean and safe working environment, and follow all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures.

• Prepare ingredients needed for bread, pastry, and dessert recipes as needed
• Follow all prescribed portioning controls and par levels
• Maintain food safety and quality standards
• Ability to read a thermometer correctly and efficiently
• Communicate any food delays or issues to Coordinator
• Maintain menu item counts and communicate to Management and service staff when quantities fall below restaurant specific minimum quantity
• Accurately account for all items coming out of the station
• Understand and follow the food allergy procedure and special orders/restrictions
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures, and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Our benefits package includes medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, life and accident protection, critical illness insurance, domestic partner benefits, and 401(k) matching.

As a Bakery Specialist, you will have access to ongoing training and professional development, enabling you to grow your skills and expertise in the field. Our company culture values creativity, innovation, and teamwork, providing a supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive.

The estimated salary range for this role is between $45,000 - $65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.