*Ciao, Gloria* is a neighborhood cafe and bakery in Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.

We are looking for experienced Bakers to be a part of our small, but mighty team.

Primary Areas of responsibility:

* Daily preparation, production, and finishing of all baked items for AM and PM; including scaling, mixing, and baking products

* Product knowledge

* Follows recipes, portion controls, pars, and presentation specifics

* Facility cleanliness and NYC DOH food safety standards

* Maintains a clean, safe and well-stocked workstation, kitchen area, storage area and walk-in

* Uses / maintains all equipment in station properly

* Assists with waste management and inventory, properly reporting loss, spoilage and pars

Skills and Requirements:

* Willingness to work morning and weekend shifts, as needed

* Proximity to cafe in the Prospect Heights neighborhood and/or a willingness to commute

* 2 year minimum New York City baking production or restaurant pastry experience or comparable

* Formal culinary school training a plus

* Strong grasp of fundamental baking and pastry techniques including, but not limited to; bread making, doughs, batters, decorating and finishing.

* Experience with cake decorating; cake baking and buttercreams

* Strong communication and listening skills

* Experience/understanding of working in a commercial kitchen

* Ability to work alone or with little supervision

* Be focused and punctual

* Knowledge and passion for Italian food and baking a plus

* Food handler certified by NYC DOH