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A little bit about us

Peaceful Provisions, is an artisan donut shop specializing in small-batch and scratch-made vegan donuts. In 2015 we started our journey as pop-up vendors participating in various markets from NYC to Hudson Valley. After six years of operating as a pop-up, we found our own storefront in April 2021. Since opening our doors for takeout on a part-time basis (Friday-Sunday), we have expanded our days/hours and  more than tripled our production capacity with the small crew of 3, which we started our business with. In order to increase our production further, we are looking to expand our team! Given that we are such a small and rapidly growing business, the candidate hired will have the opportunity to grow, have their input valued, and be able to help shape our future. We are hoping to find someone that wants to grow with us.

Job description

The Baker is responsible for the development and preparation of a variety of donut types (flavored yeast-raised, fritters, laminated and old-fashioned cake) and baked goods such as cookies, coffee cakes, brownies, etc. We are seeking an individual who is knowledgeable, efficient, clean, organized, reliable, and self-driven. You will work with our bakery crew to improve our formulas and processes so we can achieve and maintain the highest quality and standards.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience working in a commercial bakery making products from scratch

• Experience working with yeast raised doughs, laminated pastries and/or sourdough

• Understand and have an interest in the science of baking, including vegan baking

• Ability to stand and work for shifts of 8 hours

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

• Available on weekends

• Available to work overnights or early mornings (as early as 2 or 3 am)

• Have a positive and self-motivated attitude

• The ability to follow directions, multi-task and pay attention to detail

• The ability to keep a clean & organized workstation throughout your shift

• Have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide)

• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment; work with a sense of urgency in a team environment

• A strong work ethic who takes pride in their work

• Basic knowledge of food safety

• The ability to take direction well and willingness to offer support to other team members when needed

• Maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations

• Have good time management, ability to prioritize, stay focused and follow direction

• Be open to change (positive or negative), accept constructive criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations

• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven

• Be able to stand for long periods of time, and walk/move safely through all areas of the store and kitchen, which may include uneven and slick surfaces 

• Can work well under pressure while maintaining a focused and consistent pace throughout your shift

• Be comfortable with change with the ability to adapt easily as needed in a given situation

• Excellent communication skills and must be comfortable communicating with owners, management, co-workers and customers

• Be customer service oriented (you may be required to assist our retail staff with customers)

• Have a valid driver's license (strongly preferred) and/or must have a reliable commute to work

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Vaccinated against Covid-19

• Not required, but a vegan or vegetarian would be ideal for our plant based work environment

Responsibilities

Although an exhaustive list, your responsibilities will grow over time, we want to make sure candidates are well informed before applying for this position, so they know what to expect! We also work together as a team to get our production needs met.)

• Production of yeast raised doughnuts (mixing, kneading, shaping, sheeting, cutting, frying, filling, decorating and displaying)

• Production of laminated pastries, using our sheeter and rolling by hand

• Mixing, rolling, portioning, shaping, baking, finishing and displaying cakes, cookies, brownies, etc.

• Assist with making icings, glazes, fillings, puddings, toppings and garnishes for doughnuts

• Maintain a clean and organized work space and assist with cleaning and putting away dishes (we all do dishes here, including the owners!)

• Uphold our sanitation and quality standards at all times

• Work efficiently and accurately

• Report to the Head Baker and Owners

• Follow company safety procedures and protocols

• Carry out our values, policies and procedures as a team

• Help to review and maintain quality and consistency of our products

• Assist in keeping an inventory of bakery ingredients and packaging

• Collaborate with the bakery team to create and maintain a baking binder of our current products, recipes and procedures

• Collectively work with our bakery team to take proper care and maintenance of our bakery equipment, work stations and kitchen facility as a whole

• Communicate with the retail manager regarding inventory, product descriptions, allergens and other pertinent education for guests and staff

• Assist with retail tasks as needed

• Ensure a positive customer experience

• Follow protocols and safety procedures in place, including covid-19 procedures

Schedule

6-8 hr shifts 4 days/week. Thursday- Sunday; Sunday shift is required. Schedules can evolve so we are looking for a person that can be flexible. Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week; some 4am shifts are required.

To ensure that both parties are a good match for each other, we require a 2 day paid working interview/trial before proceeding with any hiring/training process.

Apply

Thanks for wanting to join our team! If you feel this is the right job for you, please email us at hello@peacefulprovisions.com with a few words about yourself, your experience and why you think you are a good fit for this position. Please include your resume and two work references in the email.

Peaceful Provisions is an equal opportunity employer, committed to values of diversity and inclusion. We are an actively anti-racist organization. BIPOC individuals are encouraged to apply.