Job description:
Loquat is now hiring for one pastry baking position.
If you’re interested in a full-time position (40hrs) with a new bakery/cafe in Hayes Valley please read on:
Loquat is a new bakery that opened in October 2022!
Our goal is to source, prepare and serve the highest quality of ingredients and pastries. While honoring and exploring jewish traditions and levantine flavors. We hope to bring positivity, compassion and connection to our workplace and community through food and beverage.
Our success is dependent on building a strong team and we are searching for someone to join our tight knit bakery staff. This is an opportunity to be on the opening pastry team at loquat, with room for growth and leadership potential.
You must be organized, have a keen eye for detail and a sense of efficiency. You must work well in a team setting, but also excel in an independent environment.
Some things you may be required to do on a daily basis:
Scaling ingredients
Restocking ingredients to ensure the kitchen has a smooth flow
Mixing a variety of cookies, doughs, cakes, fillings etc…
Working in production
Baking cakes, cookies, and other pastries
Preparing ingredients for the following day
Laminating doughs and puff pastries
Write a prep list to ensure that all components are delivered for service
Unloading food/product deliveries
Helping to keep the kitchen and production space clean and organized
Execute pastry menus developed by pastry management
Help other pastry members when needed
Maintaining an organized, safe, and clean work environment
Working with others and communicating with kindness
Acting as an ambassador and exemplary member of the cafe neighborhood
Welcoming everyone
Being yourself!
qualifications
you must possess:
excellent communication skills
the ability to work well in a team setting, as well as work well independently
the willingness to pitch in wherever needed
the ability to think on your feet
the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
professionalism and poise at all times
consistent punctuality
a minimum of two professional references
a minimum of 1 year relevant experience
the ability to work full time, the majority of which are on your feet
the ability to to lift up to 50 lbs
potential compensation / benefits include:
starting rate based on experience $22-$24 + share in the tip pool (avg $2-$5 an hour)
benefits package after 2 months, which includes fully paid medical, vision and dental insurance
paid time off
sick leave
matching 401K after 1 year of employment
free coffee + pastries
dynamic, fun, and collaborative working environment!
growth opportunities
and more…
e-mail us if you are interested! Please include a resume and paragraph about what’s inspiring you in your kitchen/bakery right now. We really look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Weekends as needed
Experience:
Bakers & Confectioners: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
