As a Baker at Essen Bakery, you will be an integral part of our bakery operations, responsible for crafting a variety of baked goods that bring joy to our customers' lives. Your expertise in baking techniques, attention to detail, and high efficiency will contribute to the continued success of our bakery.

Looking for early birds! This is a full time position and includes shifts for the early morning bake-off as well as production shifts, daily start times will vary between 4am- 6am. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and bake a diverse range of baked goods, including breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies, following established recipes and techniques.
• Ensure the quality, taste, and appearance of all baked products meet our high standards.
• Assist in developing and testing new recipes and variations to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, following strict food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels of baking ingredients and supplies, and communicate with the management team for timely replenishment.
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth bakery operations, from preparation to baking to packaging.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Baker/Pastry Cook in a bakery, pastry shop, restaurant or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques, ingredient functions, and recipe scaling in the preparation of yeasted breads and pastries, as well as chemically leavened cakes and cookies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a team.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and holidays (except Christmas and Thanksgiving)

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, starting wage based on baking experience.
• Free primary healthcare benefits including mental healthcare services.  
• Closed Christmas and Thanksgiving. 
• Positive and friendly work environment that values teamwork, organization and excellence.
• Wage commensurate on baking experience.

If you have a passion for baking and the skills to create mouthwatering baked goods, we invite you to join our team at Essen Bakery. We look forward to meeting you!

Essen Bakery is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Dish Washer/ Prep Cook

Job Location:

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania

Job Category:

Food / Beverage

Description:

Introduction:

We are seeking a skilled and organized Dish Washer/Prep Cook to join our team and ensure that our kitchen is clean and well-maintained, and also assist with the preparation of high-quality meals for our guests. The Dish Washer/Prep Cook will be responsible for washing dishes, pots, and pans, preparing ingredients and assisting with the production of menu items, as well as maintaining a clean and organized work area. The successful candidate will have strong attention to detail, be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and be able to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities:

• Wash dishes, pots, and pans using a dishwasher or by hand

• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including sweeping and mopping the floor and cleaning equipment and surfaces

• Prepare ingredients for menu items, including chopping vegetables, portioning meats, and measuring out spices and other ingredients

• Adhere to food safety standards and guidelines, including properly handling and storing food

• Assist with inventory management and ordering supplies as needed

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a dish washer or prep cook or in a similar role

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately

• Ability to multitask and handle a high-volume workload

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Basic knowledge of food safety standards and guidelines

• Basic math skills

• Ability to lift heavy objects

Perks:

• Competitive pay

• Free primary health care services through Vitable

• Professional development opportunities

• Positive and supportive work environment