Full-time dessert production at Bakery Nouveau, West Seattle

Bakery Nouveau in West Seattle is looking to add a new team member to our busy dessert station!

We are hiring for 40 hours per week, with a schedule of 7 am to 5 pm, Sunday to Wednesday.

The dessert team's main responsibilities include:

- Scaling, mixing, and cooking or baking of dessert components, such as cakes, choux, creams and fillings, in quantities set by the production manager.

- Assemble and finish cakes and mousse desserts.

- Slicing and 'plating' of individual portions.

- Assist cafe staff with keeping the dessert case properly stocked.

- Keep work stations stocked and organized.

- Promptly informing the lead or manager of any stock needs or equipment issues.

- Assisting with cleaning the dessert production area, including sweeping and mopping as necessary.

Ideal candidates will have:

- One to two years' experience in a moderate-to-high volume dessert kitchen or recent completion of a qualified pastry and dessert program.

- Ability to read and follow task lists and recipes.

- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Physically, you can expect to be:

- Working large small and large mixers, with and near ovens and other hot surfaces, as well as working with freezers and blast chillers.

- Moving and lifting up to 15 pounds frequently, and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

- Using your hands constantly, including piping, cutting (slices and decorative), stirring, and holding.

We value long term employment and offer a range of benefits:

- Paid vacation and sick time.

- A 401K with match after a year's employment.

- Health insurance through Cigna (we cover 80%),

- Dental, and Vision insurance through Delta Dental and VSP (we cover 70% and 50% respectively).

- Discounts on employee purchases.

- Pre-tax spending accounts, including commuting. parking and FSAs.

If interested, please respond with West Seattle Cake in the subject line. We're looking forward to hearing from you!