Pastry Baker - Mill Valley, CA

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $24.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

hourly wage

team environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee Discounts

Equal employment opportunity

Job Description

Tartine is a renowned bakery and cafe located in Mill Valley, California, known for its commitment to high-quality pastries, viennoiseries, and other baked goods. With a strong reputation for excellence and dedication to craft, Tartine has become a beloved establishment in the community, providing a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional products to its customers. The company prides itself on fostering a positive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to grow both personally and professionally.

The Pastry Baker position at Tartine is an integral part of the all-day cafes team, focused on executing all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products. This role requires adherence to the Tartine vision, culture, and team values, emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and respect. Pastry bakers are expected to contribute to a collaborative and supportive workplace, ensuring that every product meets the high standards Tartine is known for. The position is hourly, with a pay rate ranging from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on experience.

As a Pastry Baker, the individual will work closely with the pastry management team to understand and implement recipe processes and techniques. They are responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the kitchen, managing inventory and prep lists, and assisting colleagues to maintain smooth operations. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and remains graceful and efficient under pressure. Physical stamina and the ability to lift and maneuver heavy trays and equipment are essential for this role.

Tartine is committed to equal employment opportunities and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. The bakery values ethical and professional standards while promoting a culture of growth and continuous improvement. This is a full-time opportunity requiring availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays. The Pastry Baker will play a key role in upholding Tartine’s legacy of quality and excellence in every product and interaction.

Job Requirements

18 years of age or older
high school diploma or equivalent
current California Food Handlers Certificate
minimum of 1 year of experience in kitchen preparation
ability to communicate in English and understand reasonable amount of Spanish
effective oral communication skills
well groomed with proper hygiene and uniform
ability to work standing for long periods
physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and maneuver trays up to 40 pounds
availability to work at least 40 hours per week including weekends and holidays
display 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 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
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
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