Finishing Kitchen Assistant

Dolce Bakery•Prairie Village, KS

About The Position

The Finishing Kitchen Assistant plays a vital, hands-on role within the Dolce Bakery team. This individual is dedicated to ensuring the finishing kitchen operates efficiently, remains well-organized, and stays clean at all times. The position encompasses a variety of essential preparation, cleaning, and organizational responsibilities. A positive, proactive, and collaborative attitude is fundamental, as these qualities support the consistent execution and smooth flow of bakery production.

Requirements

Teamwork & Communication: Demonstrates a strong collaborative spirit and effective communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
Reliability & Proactivity: Highly reliable, detail-oriented, and self-motivated to identify and complete necessary tasks without constant supervision.
Adaptability: Shows flexibility and a willingness to adapt to shifting priorities, following directions accurately and efficiently.
Kitchen Standards: Capable of upholding strict kitchen safety protocols, following instructions precisely, and maintaining consistent standards for cleanliness, quality, and the bakery’s commitment to excellence.
Ability to stand and walk for extended shifts.
Capable of lifting and carrying at least 50 pounds.
Frequent actions required, such as bending, reaching, and utilizing hands for various tasks.
Comfortable immersing hands in water for cleaning procedures.
Able to work in a kitchen environment that is often warm and humid.
A strong willingness to learn and a desire to develop skills in a professional kitchen setting are essential.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a restaurant or bakery environment is a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing icing, including mixing custom colors, and assembling cookie kits.
Support general cookie production tasks, such as rolling out dough, boxing finished cookies, and handling general prep work.
Maintain an organized freezer inventory for the department.
Prepare icing and mix custom colors as required.
Assist with baking, cooling (turning out), and fundamental cake preparation such as torting, filling, and base icing.
Conduct regular freezer inventory counts and manage general department preparation duties.
Maintain the overall organization and workflow of the finishing kitchen.
Manage stock by refilling ingredient bins, rotating inventory, and restocking supplies as needed.
Ensure expired items are disposed of in a timely manner.
Uphold daily kitchen cleanliness standards, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing all workstations.
Manage removal of trash and recycling from the workspace.
Perform scheduled deep cleaning of equipment and workspaces to maintain hygiene and operational standards.
Maintain a flexible and positive demeanor, proactively offering support wherever it is needed across the team.
Run errands and assist with deliveries as required to support the overall workflow of the kitchen.