Lead Pastry / Viennoiserie Baker - LA Commissary

Santa Monica, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Paid holidays

Retirement Plan

Job Description

TARTINE is a renowned bakery and cafe establishment known for its artisanal and high-quality pastry offerings. It operates all-day cafes that focus on delivering exceptional food experiences that uphold a deep dedication to craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and a strong team culture. TARTINE is recognized for its commitment to creating a workplace environment that fosters respect, growth, and development among its staff while delivering a consistent product that reflects its brand values and mission.

The Lead Pastry / Viennoiserie Baker role at LA Commissary is a full-time position requiring weekend availability, including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. This hourly position pays between $22.00 and $24.00 per hour. As a pivotal member of the pastry team, you will be responsible for the preparation, assembly, mixing, and finishing of pastry and viennoiserie products that align with the culinary visions set forth by the pastry management team at TARTINE. This role goes beyond basic baking duties to include maintaining the highest quality standards, cleanliness, and efficiency within the kitchen space.

In this position, you will embody and promote TARTINE's mission and values, ensuring your work promotes an ethical, respectful, and collaborative workplace culture. Your role will require a thorough understanding and execution of pastry and viennoiserie menus, strict adherence to recipe techniques, and active communication with team members to ensure seamless service and handoff between shifts. You will be expected to take full ownership of your stations while also assisting other pastry staff members when necessary.

This role demands a balance of physical stamina, attentiveness to detail, and excellent teamwork. You should be capable of standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Strong communication skills and basic math aptitude are essential for effectively contributing to the team and managing prep lists.

Working at TARTINE offers more than just a job; it provides an opportunity to develop your baking expertise in a supportive and innovative environment that values the craft of pastry making and the professional growth of its employees. If you are passionate about pastry arts and thrive in collaborative settings where integrity, quality, and respect are prioritized, this could be an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to bring your skills to the next level.

Job Requirements

be 18 years of age or older
must have a high school diploma
a current California Food Handlers Certificate
a minimum of 1 years' experience in kitchen preparation
be able to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
effective oral communication skills
must be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene
must display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
possess basic math skills
be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time
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 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 years' 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

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
works 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
communicates 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
communicates with all team members respectfully and professionally - use “we” instead of “I”
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