Organizational Description

Sunflower Bakery is a non-profit, social enterprise that uses food as a lever to enable pathways for employment for young adults with learning differences through skilled job training and employment opportunities in the baking and hospitality industries. Sunflower’s workforce development training programs include Pastry Arts and Hospitality Employment and a pre-employment Teen Exposure Program.

Position Overview

Sunflower seeks Pastry Chef/Cake decorator to support our bakery production and pastry arts training program. The Pastry Chef/Cake decorator is an integral and essential member of the Sunflower Bakery organization. They will assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a skilled vocational training program to prepare individuals for gainful employment in baking or related industries. The right candidate will be a positive, compassionate, flexible, and organized personality; will possess the ability to work with a diverse group of people, including individuals with learning differences.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Train individuals with a range of learning differences for acquisition of skills and aptitude needed for employment
Responsible for both individual production and training of others simultaneously.
Produce and decorate an array of deserts, to include cakes, pies, bars, cookies and bread
Oversee food production to ensure food quality, safety, and consistency
Assist in menu planning, creating new and innovative desserts for seasonal menus
Maintain recipe accuracy and portion sizes
Assist kitchen staff with their production, when necessary
Ensure kitchen cleanliness

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years of Professional experience in Pastry- commissary or catering preferred
Culinary/ Pastry Arts degree preferred
Servsafe managers certification required within 90 days of hire
Familiarity with Google and Microsoft office applications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong attention to detail
Superior piping and cake decorating skills
Ability to understand, follow, and delegate written and verbal instruction
Proficient use of Bakery math; able to adjust yield of recipes
Effective time management skills
Ability to motivate, educate, and empower others
Emotional awareness under pressure
Comfortable in a fast paced, high volume environment
Experience with systems development and implementation
Punctual and reliable attendance
Knowledge of safe sanitation and food handling procedures
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds
Ability to work in a standing position for up to 10 hours

Position

These are daytime, hourly positions. Flexibility to work additional hours (evenings, early mornings) during busy holiday periods is required. Sunflower Bakery operates Sunday-Friday, is closed Saturdays and most Jewish Holidays. Typical schedule would be Tuesday- Friday, 8am-3pm. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Sunflower offers a generous benefits package including a 401K plan with employer match. This position reports directly to the Pastry Arts Director.

Sunflower Bakery is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Referral program

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay

Experience:

Baking: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Rockville, MD 20851 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Rockville, MD 20851: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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