Assistant Baker / Prep

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