Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $22.31
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
overtime pay
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Grand Central Bakery is a pioneering artisan bakery established in 1989, committed to delivering rustic, high-quality bread and pastries to the Northwest community. As a Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery embodies a strong dedication to sustainability and social responsibility, integrating these values into every aspect of its business operations. This commitment extends from sourcing ingredients mindfully to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace environment, demonstrating how business can be a powerful force for good in society. The company has cultivated a vibrant café culture where fresh, delicious products are served in welcoming atmospheres, making it a favorite local destination for community members and visitors alike.
The role of Pastry Lead at Grand Central Bakery is a key position within the café team, focused on producing exceptional pastries while maintaining operational excellence. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance baking expertise with effective leadership and customer engagement. The Pastry Lead works closely with café staff and the commissary to ensure pastries meet quality standards, adhere to recipes, and are delivered timely to meet demand. They also contribute to the bakery’s mission by promoting excellent customer service and embodying the company’s values in all interactions.
This role pays $22.31 per hour with eligibility for overtime and an additional average hourly tip range of $7.00 to $9.00, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled culinary professionals. The Pastry Lead typically works five shifts per week, which includes a combination of baking, prep, and retail shifts, demanding a flexible schedule that covers weekends and holidays. Reporting directly to the Café Manager, the Pastry Lead serves as an ambassador of the commissary’s craftsmanship, educating team members and customers about the product, and ensuring smooth coordination across operations.
The position emphasizes multi-faceted competencies such as customer orientation, teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills. The Pastry Lead is also responsible for inventory management, ordering ingredients and supplies, overseeing baking equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. They are charged with holding the pastry team to high standards, leading training initiatives, and facilitating new product rollouts and specials. Beyond technical baking skills, this role requires strong interpersonal abilities, leadership presence, and a commitment to the company’s anti-racist and diversity initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment for staff and customers.
The physical demands of the Pastry Lead position are considerable, involving constant standing, frequent walking, lifting and carrying heavy items, and repetitive manual tasks in a bustling café environment. This role requires adherence to safety and health protocols, including maintaining a valid Food Handler's Card. The ideal candidate will have previous professional baking experience and a passion for artisan baking craftsmanship, combined with excellent organizational and communicative talents to enhance the café experience and contribute to the bakery’s ongoing success.
The role of Pastry Lead at Grand Central Bakery is a key position within the café team, focused on producing exceptional pastries while maintaining operational excellence. This position requires a dynamic individual who can balance baking expertise with effective leadership and customer engagement. The Pastry Lead works closely with café staff and the commissary to ensure pastries meet quality standards, adhere to recipes, and are delivered timely to meet demand. They also contribute to the bakery’s mission by promoting excellent customer service and embodying the company’s values in all interactions.
This role pays $22.31 per hour with eligibility for overtime and an additional average hourly tip range of $7.00 to $9.00, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled culinary professionals. The Pastry Lead typically works five shifts per week, which includes a combination of baking, prep, and retail shifts, demanding a flexible schedule that covers weekends and holidays. Reporting directly to the Café Manager, the Pastry Lead serves as an ambassador of the commissary’s craftsmanship, educating team members and customers about the product, and ensuring smooth coordination across operations.
The position emphasizes multi-faceted competencies such as customer orientation, teamwork, problem solving, and communication skills. The Pastry Lead is also responsible for inventory management, ordering ingredients and supplies, overseeing baking equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. They are charged with holding the pastry team to high standards, leading training initiatives, and facilitating new product rollouts and specials. Beyond technical baking skills, this role requires strong interpersonal abilities, leadership presence, and a commitment to the company’s anti-racist and diversity initiatives, fostering an inclusive environment for staff and customers.
The physical demands of the Pastry Lead position are considerable, involving constant standing, frequent walking, lifting and carrying heavy items, and repetitive manual tasks in a bustling café environment. This role requires adherence to safety and health protocols, including maintaining a valid Food Handler's Card. The ideal candidate will have previous professional baking experience and a passion for artisan baking craftsmanship, combined with excellent organizational and communicative talents to enhance the café experience and contribute to the bakery’s ongoing success.
Job Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card
- Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality
- Able to work weekends and holidays
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Basic math skills
- Must display professionalism with customers
- Preferred professional baking experience
Job Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to read, write, and speak English
- Maintains a valid Food Handler's Card
- Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Basic math skills
- Displays professionalism and personality with customers
- Stays thoughtfully busy regardless of customer flow
- Professional baking experience preferred
- Skilled in using Cheftec and Outlook technology
- Knowledge of best baking practices
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Familiarity with safety protocols and training
Job Duties
- Communicates effectively and often with the café team to disseminate relevant information, filter feedback and questions to the Café Manager
- Leads new hire and ongoing training, provides expertise on pastry baking operations and sourcing
- Sets pars, ordering and invoicing for commissary pastry, ingredients and baking supplies
- Meets café pastry cost goals
- Responsible for specials and new product roll out
- Troubleshoots and covers pastry shifts when possible
- Oversees maintenance, cleanliness, and training on baking equipment
- Ensures high quality food and maintains Grand Central Bakery standards by providing feedback to the commissary team
- Serves as a positive leader and motivates the team
- Produces pastries by mixing, forming, proofing and baking efficiently
- Maintains clear daily communication using various methods regarding product feedback and education
- Organizes workspace, manages inventory, stocks and orders as needed
- Sets and enforces standards for pastry quality and holds bakers accountable
- Communicates product information, systems, techniques, seasonality and sourcing to crew
- Demonstrates best practices and uses technology skills with Cheftec and Outlook
- Maintains a clean café environment including bussing, washing dishes and cleaning
- Shares product sourcing knowledge with customers and team members
- Works to improve café environment by taking initiative and contributing ideas
- Utilizes creativity for product displays to maximize sales
- Volunteers and supports team duties
- Uses training documents and checklists to achieve proficiency
- Upholds mission, vision and values of Grand Central Bakery
- Models respectful and professional communication
- Leads customer service excellence
- Maintains and applies essential competencies
- Commits to an anti-racist and culturally inclusive workplace
- Demonstrates exemplary behavior, work ethic and quality
- Trains and coaches team members
- Escalates personnel issues to management
- Acts as Person in Charge in manager’s absence
- Follows safety protocols and reports hazards
- Manages injury reporting and safety training
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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