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We, at Ovenbird Bakery, are excited to be looking for a Pastry Cook to be a part of
developing the bakery’s character, products, and service. Our emphasis is on
creating a community both with our customers and our employees. We want to
create a working environment for our employees that is open, supportive, safe,
and fun. We ask our employees to come to Ovenbird with a positive attitude, ready
to work hard and smart, focused on productive work, emphasizing cleanliness and
quality. We want to provide employees with space to be creative and bring ideas of
how to make the bakery function better for both employees and customers.
The Pastry Cook will focus on our viennoiserie program and will be producing
laminated doughs (including Croissants, Danishes, Puff Pastry) and the shaping of
finished products. The Pastry Cook will report to the Head of Pastry. This is a
permanent, full-time position with daytime hours.
We are looking for someone with prior viennoiserie and lamination experience for
this role. Culinary School graduates are preferred but a degree is not required if
the candidate has prior experience and the skill-set necessary for the position.
Photographs or a portfolio of your prior work is a plus.
The hourly rate is commensurate with your experience.
Job Responsibilities:
Scale, mix and laminate Croissant, Danish and Puff doughs.
Shape laminated pastry including croissant, Kouign-Amann, Danish etc.
Produce tart and quiche shells.
Assist with special orders and holiday production.
Maintain overall cleanliness of the bakery and compliance with all health
department regulations.
Work collaboratively as part of a team of pastry chefs, bread bakers, and
other production staff.
Requirements:
Prior pastry experience and professional training required.
Reliable, self-motivated, punctual and a team player.
Knowledge of weights, measurements, and volume.
Proven capacity to produce and manage large volumes of dough and
pastries.
Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers,
blenders and especially dough sheeters.
Precise and detail oriented.
Excellent time management skills
A proven track record of being able to handle a fast-paced work
environment and a sense of urgency while at work.
Excellent ability to work independently as well as proven experience working
within a collaborative team.
Food Safety Manager Certification (Safe2Serve) is a plus.
Certification from a culinary school is preferred but not required provided
good recommendations and strong experience.
What is offered:
· Accrued Paid Time Off after 6 months of work and Sick Leave
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally throughout the day.
Ability to stand or walk at least 8 hours, and be able to frequently push, pull,
squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.
Job Types: Part-time, Full-time
Benefits:
Paid time off
Restaurant type:
Bakery
Café
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overnight shift
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
Baltimore, MD 21202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before
starting work (Required)
Experience:
viennoiserie (lamination and shaping): 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Night Shift (Preferred)
Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
To apply, forward resume.
