Junior Pastry Cook - Fresh Baguette

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013 inspired by bakeries in France. We have five retail locations and a thriving wholesale business. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere. 

Fresh Baguette is looking for a talented and passionate Junior Pastry Cook for its Rockville production center (804 Hungerford Drive Rockville, MD 20850). 

The Junior Pastry Cook's role is to assist the Pastry Chefs in their daily operations.

As a Junior Pastry Cook you will:

• Use kitchen equipment such as mixer, blenders, ovens and cookers.
• Follow clear written procedures when handling recipes.
• Food Safety and Sanitation: Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations. 
• Implement and enforce proper hygiene practices, including ingredient handling, storage, and disposal. 
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area.
• Assist the Executive Chef and Pastry Chef in the implementation of new recipes.

Hours

• Open flexibility to work Monday-Sunday between 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• 5 days a week
• 8 hour shift
• Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required 

Working Environment

• Working in a food production and distribution bakery with high food safety and sanitation standards
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures and noise from equipment
• Fast-paced team environment creating hundreds of pastry-related products a day
• Friendly cooperation among team members

Requirements

• Embody Fresh Baguette’s core values: Respect, Integrity, Committed, Team Players, Reliable, and Customer Oriented
• Located in the US at the time of application with current authorization to work in the US
• Reliable transportation to work
• Intermediate to Native/Bilingual proficiency in English
• Proven work experience in a similar role, e.g., pastry assistant, pastry cook..
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a pastry/Bakery/Kitchen
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Being attentive to details.
• Have the ability to work in fast-paced in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Stable hours and consistent work schedule
• 401K and 401K Matching
• Free lunch and drip coffee
• Paid Time Off after 90 days
• Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days
• Employee Discount on all products for in-store purchases at Fresh Baguette
• Anniversary Gift Card
• Exciting Growth Potential