Pastry Baker Shift Leader

Pastry Baker Shift LeaderAt SusieCakes, we make old-fashioned, sentimental dessert favorites just like you may remember from your childhood Our bakeries are filled with the delicious tastes and sweet smells of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies, and bars- all baked from scratch, on-site daily, using the freshest and finest ingredients. Our signature Celebration Cake is a birthday staple on tens of thousands of tables. Our bakeries mix the nostalgia of the past with the warmth and feel of a modern, neighborhood bakery. Connecting through Celebration is our purpose and what we strive for every day with our team members, our guests and our community. Our bakeries are lively and bustling with genuinely friendly people who have the hospitality gene. They understand the importance of what they do every day and are empowered to make days better. Their connections to our guests and to each other are what separates SusieCakes from other bakeries. BENEFITS & PERKS: Flexible work scheduleFree non-slip shoes (annually)Birthday month PTO with complimentary cakeCompany holidays off (Thanksgiving, December 25th-27th, and New Years Day)Medical, dental, vision insuranceVacation, 401k, FSAPet rescue reimbursement and pet insuranceFlexible return to work schedule for maternity leaveGenerous discounts to all our delicious desserts Prepare all SusieCakes product offerings, custom and specialty cakes as guests request. Maintain the SusieCakes quality standards in the creation of each product. Ensure daily production is completed and product inventory levels are met. Perform duties as assigned. RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepare a wide variety of standard and custom baked goods according to recipes and standard operating procedures including, but not limited to, cakes, cookies, pies, bars, puddings, buttercreams, etc.Lead team to mix, bake, build, decorate, and inscribe products in an efficient manner (as applicable)Assign daily production to team members and ensure its completionEnsure all food is prepared, handled and stored according to all required food safety code standardsAssist in checking in/processing of guest order as needed to support daily and future businessOperate and maintain bakery equipment including, but not limited to, mixers, ovens, sheeters, three-compartment sink/dishwasher, grease traps, etc.Ensure accuracy of orders and product quality standards, i.e. taste and esthetic Monitor and maintain product inventory levels minimizing waste and/or overproductionPerform opening and closing shifts as scheduledPerform dishwasher duties as neededAssist and train culinary team members as directed by General ManagerAssist guest service team with guests as needed LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES: Demonstrates a commitment to driving salesDemonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity with guests, products, and all team members QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of previous culinary experience, pastry experience strongly preferredMust be able to safely utilize all bakery equipmentAttention to detail Ability to work in cross functional roles as needed (front-of house & back-of-house) Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule according to business needs Must have reliable transportation PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Frequent walking, kneeling, bending, and reaching overheadAble to stand for extended periods of timeMust be able to lift, move and carry up to 50 poundsMust be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned. EDUCATION: Culinary degree preferredHigh school diploma or GED LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must be able to speak, read, and write English for safety purposes OTHER: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as neededCompensation details: 22-24 Hourly WagePI1481c64f1c7d-30511-39478606