Baker

A Zen Coffee Company (Baker, Bakery Assistant, Pastry Apprentice) is responsible for embodying our mission of creating an environment where our customers feel they are one of our own. The Baker does this by creating a culture of excellent quality and attention in preparing food products and remaining teachable while working together with fellow employees.
**Baker Job Duties:**
• Embody company mission, vision, values
• Prepare food according to company standards
• Communicates with staff through appropriate Slack Channels
• Follow appropriate policies and procedures for cleaning and safety
• Report all safety related concerns to Owners
• Complete task list assignments during shift
• Strive for team work and good communication while interacting with co-workers
• Pursue relationships with customers and co-workers while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Proficiency in preparing pastries and accurately following bulk recipes
• Proficiency in palate development and ensuring product consistency
• Ability to speak knowledgeably about food products and potential allergens
• Proficiency with inventory tracking and management.
• Attend All Staff Meetings as scheduled
• Help in maintaining a clean and functional shop; including prevention of allergen cross contamination.
**Physical Requirements:**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Zen Baker to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, provided such accommodations do not create an undue hardship for the Company. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., while performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; frequently walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Zen Baker must follow all safety procedures and precautions when using knives, kitchen machinery, ovens, and cleaning agents.

Proficiency in coffee grinder and espresso machine operations, Proficiency in palate development and dialing in espresso, Proficiency in milk steaming and latte art.