Line Cook

Hemet, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.90 - $20.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Job Description

Polly's Bakery is a renowned establishment celebrated for its commitment to quality craftsmanship and exceptional baked goods. As a dedicated bakery, Polly's has cultivated a strong brand identity centered on fresh ingredients, friendly service, and exceeding customer expectations. The bakery prides itself on creating a warm and welcoming environment not only for its patrons but also for its team members, fostering a culture of passion and pride in every product that leaves the oven. Polly's Bakery continues to grow its presence in the local community by adhering to traditional baking methods while embracing innovation and seasonal creativity in its offerings. The bakery’s standards of freshness and quality are unwavering, and its team collectively strives to maintain the integrity of the brand through every baked item and interaction.

The role of a Baker at Polly's Bakery is vital to the continued success and reputation of the establishment. This position involves hands-on preparation and baking of a variety of products, including breads, rolls, cookies, breakfast items, and seasonal fruit pies. The baker will be responsible for following established recipes and portion sizes meticulously, ensuring that every item meets Polly’s high standards. Alongside baking duties, the role also includes managing daily production schedules, maintaining communication with the coaching team to track product counts, and ensuring proper inventory rotation to uphold freshness. In addition to the core baking responsibilities, the baker is expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of their workstations and all baking equipment, abiding by health and safety regulations rigorously. This role demands a proactive and dependable individual who can work independently while escalating issues as they arise. Flexibility is also key, with expectations to cross-train in other kitchen functions and to work varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Overall, the Baker serves not only as a skilled producer of high-quality goods but also as an ambassador for the Polly’s brand, dedicated to delivering extraordinary service and fostering team collaboration. This full-time position offers an opportunity for culinary professionals passionate about baking to contribute their skills to a beloved local bakery with a commitment to excellence and community engagement.

Job Requirements

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or culinary program enrollment
ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring tools, and to divide and multiply recipes
good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
experience using baking equipment such as ovens and mixers
understanding of kitchen safety and food safety guidelines
possession of a valid Food Handlers Card if required by county
ability to work flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

At least 1 year prior work experience as a cook, baker, or enrollment in a culinary program
ability to use scales, thermometers, measuring, and divide and multiply recipes
good organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
experience working with baking equipment including oven, mixers, etc
clear understanding of kitchen and food safety guidelines
valid Food Handlers Card (if required by county)

Job Duties

Prepare products using all methods, established portions, and recipes for baking preparation
manages daily production and communication of product counts with Coaching team
prepare breakfast items for bake including quiche, cinnamon rolls, muffins, etc
prepare and bake bread items including loaves, buns, rolls, cookies, etc
daily preparation of seasonal fresh fruit for pies and toppings
clean all bake related machines, workstations, transit trays, and instruments too large for dishwasher
responsible to properly label, organize and rotate bake ingredients in freeze and storage areas
rotates bake inventory (merchandise and product supplies) to maintain freshness and quality, make products fresh daily
receive orders, check invoices, and put deliveries away as needed
prepare kitchen for the day including making sure everything is secure, lighting the oven, etc
notify the Coaches of any food quality issues, inconsistencies of product with recipes, low inventory, etc
maintain a clean and sanitary bake area and station at all times
comply with established weight and measures, health, sanitation, and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
protect the Brand through promoting and providing extraordinary service when interacting with team members and guests
demonstrate dependable leadership qualities to work primarily unassisted, and is proactive to escalate matters as needed
flexible to cross train in other functions for back of the house/kitchen areas
must be available to work morning, afternoon, and evening shifts
includes weekends and holidays