Baker
ABOUT US
Common Variety is a cafe and market with a strong emphasis on local, seasonal and sustainable products. We provide our community with high quality creative food and an excellent standard of service. We value creativity, collaboration, hard work, communication, and adaptability.
We are seeking a baker who will focus on the production of our daily pastries and breads. This is a great position who has an eye for detail, is comfortable following process instructions, and enjoys working with alternative flours.
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a pastry production position that works as part of the counter service team focused on making scones, cookies, muffins, daily sourdough bread and other labor-intensive items to be served at the pastry counter at our quick service cafe. This is a great position for someone who enjoys repetitive tasks and working both independently as well as with a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Executing morning bake-off for cafe counter
- Making biscuits, scones, muffins, cakes, loaves, etc.
- Mixing, shaping, baking off sourdough bread
- Replenishing pastry counter throughout the day
- Assembling catering, pickup + special event orders
- Breaking down seasonal produce
- Receiving, checking + putting away orders
- Maintaining a clean work environment with daily cleaning tasks
- Occasionally required to serve guests by delivering their orders and clearing dishes
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong attention to detail in regards to baking and pastry
- Driven to provide an exceptional, high-quality product
- Follows directions carefully
- Willing to learn + take ownership of mistakes
- Extremely communicative
- Hardworking + committed to being part of a team
- Maintains organization + cleanliness of pastry department according to DOH guidelines
- A flexible, adaptable + positive attitude
- 1-2 years baking experience preferred but willing to train the right applicant
SCHEDULE:
- 3-5 shifts a week
- Scheduling flexibility is required, including weekends + some holidays. Hours are generally 6am to 2pm, or as late as 10am to 6pm.
COMPENSATION
Starting $18.00 per hour + tips depending on experience
If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a brief introduction to hello@commonvarietyma.com.
