Lead Pastry Baker - FT - Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $25.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

hourly wage

Tips

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Work in a supportive team environment

Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

TARTINE is a renowned bakery and cafe known for its artisanal approach to baking and commitment to quality and community. Located in Santa Monica, TARTINE has established itself as a leader in the culinary industry by combining traditional baking techniques with innovative flavors and presentations. The company embraces a culture of integrity, honesty, and respect, fostering an environment where staff members are encouraged to learn, grow, and develop their skills. TARTINE is dedicated to upholding high-quality standards and ensuring that every product meets its exacting criteria for excellence. As part of the TARTINE team, every employee plays a critical role in continuing the company's mission of delivering exceptional pastry experiences to their customers.

The Lead Pastry Baker position at TARTINE's Santa Monica all-day cafes is a pivotal role within the pastry team. This role involves the execution of all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing a variety of pastry and viennoiserie products while strictly adhering to the TARTINE vision, culture, and team values. The hourly rate for this position ranges from $22.00 to $25.00 per hour, plus tips, depending on experience. This position requires a keen understanding of the pastry and ice cream menus developed by the pastry management team, an ability to uphold product quality standards, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and efficient workspace.

The Lead Pastry Baker will actively contribute to creating a positive work environment based on mutual respect and growth opportunities. Responsibilities include executing recipe processes with precision, preparing and communicating prep lists to ensure smooth service, and managing assigned stations effectively. The role demands excellent teamwork, where respectful and professional communication is essential. Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining grace and thoughtfulness in all aspects of their work. The position also requires physical stamina to stand for extended periods and handle equipment and food products safely.

Job Requirements

18 years of age or older
High school diploma required, formal culinary education preferred
Current California Food Handlers Certificate
Minimum of 1 year's experience in kitchen preparation
Effective communication skills in English, basic understanding of Spanish preferred
Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds
Maintain proper hygiene and professional appearance
Ability to work at least 40 hours weekly including weekends and holidays
Basic math skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Adhere to ethical and professional standards

Job Qualifications

Be 18 years of age or older
Must have a high school diploma, formal culinary education is preferred, but not required
A current California Food Handlers Certificate
A minimum of 1 year's experience in kitchen preparation
Be able to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
Effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player
Must be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools
Must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
Possess excellent basic math skills
Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
Able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
Stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays

Job Duties

Promote, work, and act in a manner consistent with the mission of TARTINE
Act with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote the culture, values, and mission of TARTINE
Contribute to create a culture and work environment based on respect
providing opportunities for staff to learn, grow, and develop their abilities
Arrive to the kitchen floor ready to work at the time of the start of shift (change before shift)
Understand all aspects of the pastry, viennoiserie, and ice cream menus developed by the pastry management team and how to execute each component
Understand the quality of product expected by TARTINE and how to edit product that is not to that standard
Work cleanly, ensuring that every station is cleaned after every project executed
Execute recipe processes and techniques developed by the pastry management team to ensure consistency and quality
Write prep lists to ensure that all components of pastry items are delivered for service in a timely manner and that the next day's shift is set up with product to execute their day
Communicate with following day’s shift on amounts of product
Execute pastry menus developed by the pastry management team
Own the stations that they are working each day
Assist other pastry team members when needed
Clean all equipment and workspaces following specific cleaning procedures set forth by pastry management
Communicate with all team members respectfully and professionally
Maximize efficiency in all areas of production and execute proper time management during shifts
Work gracefully in a fast-paced, high-volume workplace
Work in a thoughtful manner when executing any and all tasks
Ask for help when it is needed