Cook/Baker

 

SUMMARY OF POSITION: Provides efficient service and food preparation according to company policies, procedures, programs and performance standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to work well-groomed, in clean and proper uniform and practices good personal hygiene.
• Makes and prepares all food items that are baked in oven including but not limited to Cupcakes, Cookies, ice cream sandwiches, Sandwiches.
• Adjusts controls to regulate temperature of ovens.
• Monitors and oversees food temperatures during hot and cold handling to reduce the incidence of risk factors known to cause food borne illness.
• Measures ingredients for bakery goods using measuring cups and spoons and mixes by hand or with electric mixer. Cuts dough into uniform portions with knife or divider. Molds dough into loaves or desired shapes. Places shaped dough onto greased sheets or in floured pans.
• Prepares meats or baked foods according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Observes and tests foods being cooked by tasting, smelling, and piercing for stage of doneness.
• Serves high quality food and ensures items are complete, prepared as required and attractive in appearance.
• During peak business will be required to work on Sandwich line.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen stations and work areas.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Willing to work Food Truck Events
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have high level of mobility/flexibility.
• Must be able to work irregular hours under heavy stress/pressure during peak times.
• Must possess high level of coordination.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must lift and carry up to 50 pounds for distances up to 30 feet.
• Requires frequent reaching, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Exposure to heat, steam, smoke, cold and odors.
• Requires continual standing and walking.
• Must be able to work on grill for Pronto Cafe/Pronto Express

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Previous cash handling experience preferred
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Pronto Cafe, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status and other characteristics that make our employees unique.