La Colombe Philadelphia , PA 19107
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description: As an important member of La Colombe's Flagship Café in Fishtown, the baker contributes to the culinary experience of our guests by producing delicious and beautiful baguettes, sourdoughs, challah, ciabatta, and more. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position requires early morning hours (330 AM), weekends, and holidays. Ideal candidate will be a capable shaper/baker who can contribute strongly right away, without extensive training. Compensation will be based on experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
Opening and preparing work stations for the daily bake
Portioning and hand-shaping a variety of free-form rustic loaves
Baking baguettes, sourdoughs, and more in a deck oven
Neatly arranging bread displays for retail
Successfully balancing shaping/baking duties
Proper usage of commercial equipment including mixers, ovens, and knives
Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
Quality Control
Adhere to timing standards and schedules for all products and services
Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary stations (shaping room, ovens, walk-in cooler, etc.)
Properly clean and maintain equipment
Complete other general bakery tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications
At least 2 years of shaping and baking in a high-volume artisan bakery
Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with a team.
Mixing skills a plus, though not necessary
La Colombe