Culinary Associate

The Culinary Associate is responsible for the precise preparation, cooking, and plating of all food items across various kitchen stations (Hot Stove, Hot Grill, Bread, Pass Hot and Pass Cold). This role is vital in maintaining the BAKED. Standard of consistency, speed, and quality, ensuring every plate that leaves the pass meets the brand’s reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and cook menu items according to standardized recipes and the Kitchen Playbook specs.

2. Monitor portion control strictly; "1 gram matters" to maintain food cost and flavor profiles.

3. Running specific station flows (Pass Hot, Pass Cold, Hot Stove, Hot Grill, or Bread Station) to ensure fast and accurate order fulfillment.

4. Communicate loudly and clearly to coordinate timing across different sections and departments.

5. Execute daily opening/closing checklists.

6. Follow FIFO (First In, First Out) for all mise en place and WIP; check labels, dates, and quality of ingredients daily.

7. Record daily WiP production and waste/spoil.

8. Prepare and pack takeaway/delivery orders with high attention to detail (correct packaging, order items, etc).

9. Conduct quality checks on products before handover to FOH to ensure they meet BAKED. visual and portioning standards.

10. Actively listen to FOH regarding customer concerns, offer immediate apologies, and execute "Service Recovery" steps to ensure the customer leaves with a "feel-good" experience despite the issue.

Job Specifications:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent (Hospitality/Culinary background preferred)

2. Proven experience in a high-volume professional kitchen or similar F&B role

3. Deep understanding of various cooking techniques (poaching, boiling, slow cooking, sauteing, roasting, mixing).

4. Strong communication skills, ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced "action-oriented" environment.

5. Ability to stand for long periods and disciplined, action-oriented, high personal hygiene, and a "feel-good" attitude.