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Job Description Bakery Pastry Assistant

Business Description:

Give Thanks Bakery is described by some as “Michigan’s Premier European Artisan Bakery”. The business was founded in 1998 and has been a fixture in the small-business-landscape of Rochester, MI, ever since. The Bakery uses old-world techniques including natural bread starters, hand shaping, freshly made pastries from scratch and artfully laminated doughs. We also have a broad offering of croissants, breakfast pastries, desert pastries, cakes, and cookies made at our main location in Rochester. We are also proud partners of many restaurants and country clubs in metro Detroit. We have the most talented bread and pastry teams, supported by our highly qualified counter staff that takes care of our retail customers’ needs. The bakery is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday.

Responsibilities:

The Pastry Assistant will be a supporting member of our experienced Pastry Team, working under the supervision and direction of the Pastry Chefs. This individual will have the opportunity to learn the unique processes and techniques used in our specialized bakery and develop excellent execution through experience on-the-job. The Pastry Assistant will have varying responsibilities, depending on seasonal demand and the needs of the Bakery, but would include:

· Leading the early morning bake-off of croissants, danish, muffins, etc. starting at 4-5am (depending on volume) · Assisting the pastry team with dough mixes and preparation · Actively participating in kitchen maintenance · 30+ hours per week

Qualifications:

Team-Oriented, cooperative, collaborative work style Previous breakfast pastry or dessert pastry experience, either at home or a commercial kitchen Culinary education is a plus, but not required Willingness to strive for excellence always Comfortable with the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment Enthusiasm for the bakery business, especially artisan baking

We offer competitive wages ($15-17 per hour depending on experience) and we are looking for long-term team members who will grow with our business.

 

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