Finisher

Description

Katella team members will be ambassadors of the Katella brand and are expected to always provide the highest level of hospitality to our guests. All team members are expected to be committed to being part of a growing company, maintaining a professional demeanor while remaining personable and welcoming to our guests.

Katella’s mission is to create a memorable and thoughtful dining experience for every guest who walks through our doors while providing the highest-quality products at the best possible value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare icings, fillings, and any other necessary items required for decorating.
• Decorate all pastries within the specified time frame for customer orders and store displays.
• Follow recipes and production schedules to determine the variety and quantity of goods to be prepared each day.
• Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter according to recipes.
• Enhance the reputation of the pastry/bakery department by taking ownership of responsibilities, successfully completing new and different requests, and identifying opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Requirements

• Passion for working in a bakery environment.
• Two to five years of related bakery or food production experience preferred.
• Valid California Food Handler Card required for employees who prepare, store, or serve food.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Experience operating a depositor, deck oven, rack oven, and spiral mixer preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus but not required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, safety guidelines, and other work-related documents.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift ingredients or products as required.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing consistent, high-quality products.