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Culinary Internship California

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • Los Angeles, +3

Requirements

  • Education and Experience:
  • One year of experience in restaurant, pastry or culinary education with a baking focus
  • Basic Kitchen operations experience
  • Willingness to learn and openness to feedback
  • Language Skills:
  • Must be able to read and understand recipes that use different measuring systems
  • Must be able to communicate with different shifts to ensure FIFO and inventories
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with guests and team members
  • Physical Demands:
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to work long periods of time standing
  • Must be able to taste product for quality assurance i.e buttercream(s), cake(s) and cupcake(s)batter, cookie dough and other recipes as assigned.

Responsibilities

  • Operations:
  • Review production schedule with the General Manager, Head Baker or Production Manager.
  • Learn quality standards pertaining to SOPs and how recipes are followed.
  • Participate in a purchase order, inventory count, and waste tracking with follow up procedures.
  • Learn each shift in the Kitchen including Bake, CC1, Open and cakes.
  • Shadow the Culinary MOD on closing numbers, and learn daily leadership responsibilities
  • Learn the guest service journey and how we greet, welcome, and connect with our guests by maintaining service quality standards, handling guest orders and transactions.
  • People:
  • Connect with General Manager/Head Baker to learn how we develop, motivate, and coach our team members to instill a positive working environment.
  • Financial:
  • Learn how to calculate COGS and evaluate how the store has performed to company standards
  • Work with General Manager/Market Leader to learn more about labor, cost of goods, sales, labor and other operating expenses.
  • Facility/Safety:
  • Perform daily / weekly cleaning tasks and daily walkthroughs with the team
  • Learn how to manage bakery maintenance
  • Leadership skills to learn:
  • Live and model the mission, values, and goals
  • Possesses and demonstrates a “One team, One goal” philosophy
  • Leads by example and demonstrates the standards of being a good team member
  • Work in an organized, deliberate, and fast-paced manner
  • Possess a small business owner mentality and thrives in an entrepreneurial environment
  • Remain calm and objective and presents fact-based case during emotional discussions

FAQs

What will I learn as a Culinary Intern at SusieCakes?

As a Culinary Intern at SusieCakes, you will learn the internal operations of the company, key leadership skills, and how to efficiently run the complete operation.

What is the mission of the Culinary Internship at SusieCakes?

The mission of the Culinary Internship at SusieCakes is to provide you with knowledge about the internal operations of the company, key leadership skills, and the ability to coach and develop people internally.

Will I be able to apply the skills learned during the Culinary Internship to my culinary career?

Yes, the skills you learn during the Culinary Internship at SusieCakes can be applied to your culinary career as they are designed to help you succeed in the industry.

Time-honored recipes and comforting taste enhancing celebrations throughout California & Texas since 2006.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
201-500
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

SusieCakes is a bakery specialising in classic, all-American desserts made from scratch using high-quality ingredients. They offer a variety of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and other baked goods that evoke a sense of nostalgia and home-baked goodness. Their aim is to create joyful, memorable experiences for customers through delicious treats and exceptional service. By preserving traditional baking techniques and focusing on genuine flavours, SusieCakes strives to bring happiness and a sense of community to everyone who enjoys their products.

Culture & Values

  • Sincere

    We are transparent, Guest-focused and real. When we ask you how your day is going or how we can make your day better, we mean it.

  • Proactive

    We anticipate our Guests’ needs and form a personal connection with them through engaging conversation.

  • Quality Obsessed

    We do quality control checks on all our products. We would never serve our Guests anything that isn’t up to Susie standards.

Benefits

  • Heath Insurance

  • 401(k) & FSA

  • Paid time off

  • Pet rescue reimbursement

  • Team member recognition

  • Progressive career opportunities

  • Free cake & PTO on your birthday!

  • Free work shoes annually

  • Discounts on all of our baked goods!

  • Bakeries closed on Thanksgiving Day, December 25th-27th & New Year’s Day

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