ABOUT GENUINE FOODS
At Genuine Foods we create nourishing food environments at schools and workplaces through great-tasting and wholesome meals, made from genuine ingredients. We are a growing social enterprise that uses food to enhance health, productivity, and happiness. We believe that fresh, scratch-made food together with unparalleled service and meaningful enrichment programs can transform lives and build community. Food service management is what we do, but what we achieve together with our customers, our partners and our dedicated team goes beyond the plate.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Pastry Cook position is essential to our kitchen team, responsible for preparing, baking, and serving pastries, breads, and desserts in accordance with daily menu and recipe standards. This role involves a variety of tasks related to baking, pastry preparation, and kitchen maintenance. There are opportunities to learn pastry and culinary skills and advance your career. We are a supportive team that values respect and collaboration. The ideal candidate enjoys working with students and educators, takes pride in their craft, and prioritizes superior customer service.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Ensure food safety standards are followed at all times, including proper handling of allergens.
- Bake and prepare pastries, breads, cookies, cakes, and other desserts accurately based on recipes and specifications provided by the Chef/Genuine Foods.
- Accurately measure, scale, and mix ingredients to ensure consistent quality.
- Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and toppings ahead of baking and service.
- Finish, decorate, and present baked items according to specifications.
- Operate baking equipment such as ovens, mixers, and proofers safely and correctly.
- Coordinate with team members to ensure all items are prepared on time for service.
- Maintain a clean working environment and assist the team with additional cleaning duties.
- Keep area stocked and organized.
- Perform any additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must be flexible and team-oriented.
- At least 1 year of pastry or baking experience, with scratch-baking experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes precisely.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and level-headedness.
- Punctual and able to adhere to the time and attendance policy.
- Ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Interest in and commitment to Genuine Foods' mission to use food to enhance students' minds, bodies, and happiness.
- Must be able to work in a school environment.
Benefits and Perks:
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Career growth opportunities
Genuine Values:
- Trustworthiness: Integrity, transparency, reliability, consistency, and delivery excellence.
- Personal Accountability: Ownership in solving problems, no excuses, learning from mistakes, and financial stewardship without sacrificing quality.
- People First: Human-centered solutions, teamwork, hospitality, empathy, and cultural responsiveness.
- Entrepreneurial: Adaptable, nimble, willing to go the extra mile, responsive, and encouraged to try new things.
- Genuine: Commitment to real, tasty, scratch-cooked healthy food, authentic interactions, honesty, positivity, and professionalism.