Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle is looking to add a new team member to our busy dessert station!
We are hiring for 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
The dessert team's main responsibilities include:
- Scaling, mixing, and cooking or baking of dessert components, such as cakes, choux, creams and fillings, in quantities set by the production manager.
- Assemble and finish cakes and mousse desserts.
- Slicing and 'plating' of individual portions.
- Assist cafe staff with keeping the dessert case properly stocked.
- Keep work stations stocked and organized.
- Promptly informing the lead or manager of any stock needs or equipment issues.
- Assisting with cleaning the dessert production area, including sweeping and mopping as necessary.
Ideal candidates will have:
- One to two years' experience in a moderate-to-high volume dessert kitchen or recent completion of a qualified pastry and dessert program.
- Ability to read and follow task lists and recipes.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Physically, you can expect to be:
- Working large small and large mixers, with and near ovens and other hot surfaces, as well as working with freezers and blast chillers.
- Moving and lifting up to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Using your hands constantly, including piping, cutting (slices and decorative), stirring, and holding.
We value long term employment and offer a range of benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- A 401K with match after a year's employment.
- Health insurance through Cigna (we cover 80%),
- Dental, and Vision insurance through Delta Dental and VSP (we cover 70% and 50% respectively).
- Discounts on employee purchases.
- Pre-tax spending accounts, including commuting. parking and FSAs.
If interested, please respond with West Seattle Cake in the subject line. We're looking forward to hearing from you!