Pastry Prep Cook - Los Angeles Bakery
Overview
We seek a detail-oriented Pastry Prep Cook to support high-volume production at a growing wholesale bakery. The ideal candidate will prepare ingredients and components accurately, maintain organization, and ensure cleanliness. This role involves collaborating with production teams to meet daily output goals.
What You'll Do10
- 1Prepare fillings mixes and ingredients according to recipes and production schedules
- 2Scale and measure ingredients using weight-based methods
- 3Label date store rotate and organize all ingredients and components
- 4Receive deliveries organize stock and notify leadership of shortages
- 5Maintain clean prep areas equipment storage and walk-in spaces
- 6Follow food safety sanitation allergen protocols
- 7Assist with additional bakery tasks as needed
- 8Communicate early about ingredient shortages or production issues
- 9Support pastry and production teams for efficient workflow
- 10Handle multiple prep assignments while staying organized
Requirements9
- 11+ years experience in bakery or high-volume food production
- 2Strong attention to detail and recipe consistency
- 3Proficiency with batch recipes prep lists and kitchen scales
- 4Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 5Physical stamina to stand and lift 50 pounds
- 6Experience with food safety ServSafe certification preferred
- 7Reliable dependable and punctual
- 8Willingness to receive feedback and follow standards
- 9Comfortable in fast-paced kitchen environments
Salary Insight
$37 - $42k per year
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