Job description:
Le Petit Four is hiring a Prep-Cook / Assistant Baker!
Le Petit Four is a French family owned bakery, we have been located in Needham for the past 3 years, doing business from our central kitchen/garage. We're now opening a big store in Wellesley MA in the Fall of 2024. This role will start in our current Needham kitchen, and will move to Wellesley when the store opens.
Le Petit Four has become a very well-known brand in Needham and Greater Boston, the bread and pastries are some of the best you can try in all of New England. Using carefully-sourced ingredients from France (flour) and making everything from scratch, Le Petit Four is committed to producing the highest quality baked goods, people call it, a trip to Paris in Bakery box.
The Bakery Prep Assistant is a key team member, contributing to the successful operation of both the bread and pastry departments. Responsibilities include scaling wet and dry ingredients according to recipe specifications, assembling and preparing equipment for use, and some inventory management of dry goods. Precision, speed, and an attention to details are key, as is a desire to work independently within a complex, fast-paced work environment.
Prior baking experience or work in food service is required. This is a great opportunity to move into the world of professional baking amongst French people!
REQUIREMENTS
Prior baking/food service experience is preferred but not required
Flexible morning, evening, and weekend availability.
Basic math skills
Passion for baking
Friendly, energetic personality
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Preparations for pastries and savory.
Cleaning.
Le Petit Four can be found on socials and on the news:
Le Petit Four Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lepetitfourma/
Le Petit Four Boston Globe: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/04/lifestyle/what-it-takes-master-croissant/
Le Petit four Store coming to Wellesley: https://theswellesleyreport.com/2024/05/le-petit-four-bakery-is-coming-to-wellesley/
Le Petit Four on CBSNews: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/le-petit-four-back-yard-french-bakery-needham-valerie-coullet-it-happens-here-wbz-tv/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Compensation Package:
Hourly pay
Yearly bonus
Schedule:
Day shift
Evening shift
Every weekend
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Ability to Commute:
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Wellesley Hills, MA 02481: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person