Pastry Baker - Santa Monica - Quick Hire!

TARTINE is a renowned bakery and cafe group recognized for its dedication to high-quality pastries, bread, and cafe cuisine. With its origins in San Francisco, TARTINE has expanded to several locations, providing a rich and authentic bakery experience that combines traditional methods with innovative techniques. The company values culinary excellence, integrity, and fostering a respectful and collaborative work environment. TARTINE's establishments are known not only for their delicious products but also for their commitment to creating a culture where staff members can grow professionally and personally while contributing to the mission of the company. This full-time Pastry Baker role in Santa Monica offers an hourly rate of $20 per hour plus tips and requires availability to work Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. As a member of the pastry team, the baker is responsible for executing all tasks related to assembling, mixing, and finishing pastry and viennoiserie products following TARTINE’s vision, culture, and team values. Ideal candidates will embrace TARTINE’s mission and actively contribute to a positive, respectful, and efficient workplace. The Pastry Baker works closely with pastry management to learn and execute recipes, maintain the high product quality for which TARTINE is known, and help maintain a clean and organized workspace. Beyond baking, this role involves a commitment to upholding the integrity, honesty, and professionalism expected by the company. Bakers will create prep lists to ensure efficient production and communication between shifts and will assist teammates to meet the demands of a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position requires physical stamina and good communication skills to succeed and thrive within the team. This job is well suited for individuals passionate about pastry arts who want to develop their skills in a supportive, valued-focused environment, working with quality ingredients and recipes that highlight craftsmanship and consistency.

• Be 18 years of age or older
• must have a high school diploma, formal culinary education is preferred, but not required
• have a current California Food Handlers Certificate
• have a minimum of 1 years' experience in kitchen preparation
• be able to communicate and understand English and a reasonable amount of Spanish
• have effective oral communication skills and the ability to work as a team player
• be well groomed, maintain proper hygiene, good posture, and have required uniform and tools
• display the ethical and professional standards set forth by Tartine
• possess excellent basic math skills
• be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (minimum of 8 hours a day)
• able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• be able to safely lift and easily maneuver trays of food frequently weighing up to 40 pounds
• have stamina and availability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays