Baker

The Local General Store is part whole animal butchery, part bakery, and all love. We are looking for production bakers to join our team! The bakers would be part of a collaborative team to create, produce, and bake pastries including (but not limited to) croissants, danishes, cakes, cookies, and other desserts. We are seeking individuals who are excited to work with  locally grown and harvested fruits and vegetables as well as collectively creating new items around these seasonal fruits and vegetables.
 

Duties will include (but not limited to) preparing and mixing dough (croissant, cakes, cookies, and pie crusts), preparing inclusions - pastry creams, frangipanes, developing and testing new recipes, and assisting with vienniosere. Experience is preferred but not necessary. We are willing to train if you’re willing to learn! 

Part time, Shift hours are Sunday - Thursday. Shifts range from 5:00am-1:30pm, 5:30am-2:00pm, and 6:00am-2:30pm/Starting pay is $18/hour  then $18/hr AND TIPS,  + opportunities to grow. Staff meal included in every shift and employee discounts available for bakery and butchery items. 

Our Values:

• Transparency
  • TLGS firmly believes in being openly communicative with the community and employees - From where the products are sourced to an open book policy with current and future employees.
    
    
• Learning & Listening:
  • TLGS does not have all the solutions and therefore is committed to seeking opportunities to continuously learn about ways to improve and empower the local food system. This includes listening to the needs of farmers, ranchers, and educators of Hawaii’s food system. 

• Giving Back: 
• TLGS is committed to “feeding” those who tirelessly work to feed their community by raising funds for organizations that help restore the local food systems, food justice, and equipment for farmers. TLGS also donates food wastes to local companies that turn it into natural fertilizer.
  
  
• Sourcing:
• TLGS will never compromise sourcing. TLGS always guarantees that the meat is 100% locally grown and raised. TLGS is committed to always using local fruits and vegetables in the pastry items. 

What you bring to the bakery:

• You are passionate about food and our food system here in Hawaii.
• You work well in a team environment with everyone working towards the same goal.
• You are happy to collaborate with the butchers to create savory pastries
• You take pride in your work.

Job Duties:

• Mixing, prepping, proofing, and baking croissants and other pastries
• Traying up of pastries for next day bake off
• Preparing croissant inclusions and garnishes
• Growing our value added canned goods such as jams, pickles, and sauces
• Tracking pars and inventory

Qualifications and requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2 years previous restaurant/cooking experience, preferred
• Must be able to frequently lift, maneuver and/carry up to 50 pounds
• Must have TB Clearance
• Must have Food Handlers Certification (can be obtained after hiring)
• Able to work weekends