Part Time - Pastry Chef / Baker- approx 12 hours per week - Evenings

Part Time - Pastry chef, 2 shifts per week (approx 12 hours) for a busy Australian café in Jersey City serving quality, healthy breakfast & lunch & Coffee & house made pastries in Jersey City.

We are looking for a professional, skilled , trained pastry chef (approx. 12 hours per week)

2 days per week evenings 5pm - 10pm (some flexibility) to do our baking prep and bake off

Maggie’s Farm Espresso is an independent Australian Cafe who cares about people and values. We value quality, consistency, sustainability, independence & personality. Our mission is simple, to have positive impact on daily interactions by sending guests out in a better state than they came in. This is delivered with great coffee, great food & great people. Simple.

Responsibilities

  • Have high knowledge of pastry recipes & techniques, food handling skills, be able to work autonomously and independently after sufficient training.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by using proper food handling skills and food safety guidelines
  • Manage inventory and replenishment, prep area, tools and equipment
  • Maintain a clean workspace and clean up after baking shift.
  • Ability to perform physical requirements of the position (lift up to 50lbs) and use hands repetitively for pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 year experience in baking ,food service/hospitality including preparation
  • Legally allowed to work in USA
  • NJ or NY Food handler’s license (preferred) but not required
  • Must present well, can do attitude and thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
  • Basic math and written communication skills

Compensation Benefits

  • $18 - $20 hour for the right person
  • Complimentary Coffee & Lunch during shifts
  • Open to flexibility of benefits for right person. We value our people!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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