Bakers at Commonplace Coffee have the essential function of producing delicious, hearty, and creative food options for our retail shop guests and wholesale clients, using high-quality, regionally sourced ingredients. As a production kitchen and bakery, bakers will review orders and bake to meet requested volumes.
This position can be full-time or part-time with the potential to expand to full-time. This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Personal transportation is required to get to and from the work location. Cooking and baking experience in a commercial kitchen is highly preferred.
Essential Functions
- Maintain high quality and consistent product standards.
- Maintain a clean work environment.
- Prep ingredients needed for bakery items.
- Follow recipes to prepare baked goods and ingredients needed for orders. This involves adjusting ingredient amounts to meet order volumes.
- Monitor oven temperatures to ensure consistent product.
- Organize and label items to prepare for assembly and delivery shifts.
- Test and taste products regularly to maintain familiarity with products and quality standards. Tools include toothpicks, thermometers, and senses.
- Support a positive work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by kitchen manager and supervisors.
- Communicate with team members and management to solve problems.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and respect for cleanliness and sanitation.
- High integrity and personal responsibility.
- Openness to constructive criticism and constantly striving to improve.
- Ability to multi-task with ease and problem solve under challenging conditions.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations.
- Experience in commercial kitchens and bakeries highly preferred.
Physical Demands
- Stand and walk – must be able to stand for 4-8 hour shifts and move about the kitchen.
- Perform repetitive tasks – must be able to complete repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and forearms.
- Taste and smell – must be able to detect and perceive smells.
- Oral communication – must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with customers and team members.
- Carry weight, lift – must be able to lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Work Environment
- In-person: Work is performed at the Commonplace Coffee bakery in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- The work environment can be noisy, hot, or cold.
- This job involves working both independently at times and closely with other individuals in an environment with limited space.
Additional Details
- Hourly, part-time and full-time, available.
- Daytime shifts.
- This position reports to the Kitchen Manager.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Additional Benefits
- Paid Time Off.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with 50% employer coverage.
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program.
- Discounted Ascend Gym Membership.
- Parental Leave.
- Company Discounts.