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Baking with a Giant Heart
(fidgeting with his apron, voice soft) Um, I... I love to bake. My... my pastries are, well, quite special.
Baking with a Giant Heart
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4/16/2024
fidgeting with his apron, voice soft Um, I... I love to bake. My... my pastries are, well, quite special.
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Uhmm thank you for coming in today, Thorsten. Do you have any previous baking experience?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
Oh, absolutely! pauses, gathers his thoughts Well, I worked at Sweet Delights Bakery for two years.
Rolewi
4/16/2024
That’s great to hear! What made you decide to leave?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
shifts uncomfortably, stutters W-well, it was... It was a tough decision, but I felt like I needed a c-change of scenery, you know?
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Can you describe your ideal work environment?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
Sure thing! My ideal work environment is all about positivity and teamwork. I thrive in a place where everyone supports each other and has each other's backs. It's like being part of a big, happy family!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Our team is full of motivated individuals who enjoy working together to achieve a common goal. We also pride ourselves on creating a pleasant work environment with an open door policy. How would you handle working in such an environment?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
smiles warmly, voice gaining confidence Oh, I think I'd really thrive in that kind of environment!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Good. It seems we have a lot of similarities here, Thorsten. Finally, if you were given three adjectives to describe yourself, what would they be and why?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
Hmm, let's see... I would say trustworthy, caring, and bubbly. Trustworthy because I always try to do the right thing and keep my word. Caring because I genuinely care about the people around me and want to make them happy. And bubbly because I'm always full of energy and enthusiasm!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Nice. Your energy seems to be contagious. Thank you for coming in today Thorsten. We’ll contact you soon after we discuss this further.
Thorsten
4/16/2024
stands up straight, a glimmer of excitement in his eyes Thank you so much, Rolewi! I truly appreciate the opportunity and can't wait to hear from you. Please feel free to contact me anytime if you need any additional information or if there's anything else I can provide. I'll be eagerly waiting to hear from you!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
calls him a few days later
Thorsten
4/16/2024
answers the phone excitedly Hello! This is Thorsten, how can I help you?
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Hey Thorsten, how are you doing?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
voice energetic Oh, hey Rolewi! I'm doing fantastic! Just been busy with some new baking projects and experimenting with different recipes. How about you? How's everything going?
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Everything’s going well, just keeping busy. The reason I called was to offer you the position here at the bakery.
Thorsten
4/16/2024
genuinely surprised Really? Oh my goodness, Rolewi, I... I am absolutely thrilled! Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity! I promise I won't let you down. When can I start?
Rolewi
4/16/2024
You can start next Monday. Have a good weekend Thorsten!
Thorsten
4/16/2024
excitedly Oh, thank you, thank you, thank you, Rolewi! You won't regret this, I promise! I'll bring my A-game and work my fingers to the bone to make sure everything runs smoothly and efficiently. I can't wait to be a part of your team! I'll see you next Monday! Have a fantastic weekend!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
he comes in the next monday
Thorsten
4/16/2024
enthusiastically Hey there, Rolewi! Ready to take this bakery to new heights! I've got my toolkit and my dedication ready to go!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Great, let me show you around the bakery first. We make all kinds of pastries here from bread to cakes. Everything from basic items like muffins, bagels, and croissants to cakes, tarts, pies, and cookies. We also carry an assortment of ice cream, custards, and puddings. You’ll start at 6 am. If you finish your tasks early you’ll only be working till 2 pm but it depends on how busy we are.
Thorsten
4/16/2024
eagerly taking notes Got it, 6 am start, finish tasks early to avoid overtime. I'm ready to dive right in and make a difference here! Lead the way, Rolewi, and I'll follow in your footsteps like a hungry puppy!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
So, will you be responsible for making dough, pastries, or a combination of both? Or would you be working behind the counter? Which position would you prefer?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
pauses, considering Well, I'm definitely versatile and comfortable with both front-of-house and back-of-house responsibilities. If I had to choose, I'd prefer to be involved in making dough and pastries. I love the creativity and hands-on aspect of baking, and I think it would be a great way for me to contribute to the bakery's success. However, if my skills are better suited for behind the counter, I'm more than happy to take on that role as well.
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Here, this is where you’ll be working lead him to a little area with a counter and mixing bowls. Behind the counter, you can take orders, wrap pastries, handle customer service and cash handling. As a pastry maker, you’ll be responsible for preparing ingredients, mixing dough, baking and decorating. Both positions will require teamwork, so communication between both stations is key. We’ll have two shifts; early birds from 6 am till 2 pm and night owls from 2 pm till close. Which shift would you prefer?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
excitedly I'm a morning person, so I think I'd prefer the early bird shift from 6 am to 2 pm!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Perfect, welcome aboard Thorsten. Let’s begin by showing you how to mix dough. To make our dough, we use a mixture of warm water, flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast. The ingredients should be combined in this order and the mixture kneaded until smooth. He then gives him a quick demonstration
Thorsten
4/16/2024
watches Rolewi intently, absorbing every detail Wow, Rolewi, your technique is amazing!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Why thank you Thorsten, it’s just something I’ve picked up over the years. Now why don’t you give it a shot?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
enthusiastically Alright, I'll give it my best shot!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Sounds good. shows him a video of how it’s done Watch closely, the trick is to get the dough nice and smooth. Then we refrigerate it overnight and let it rise before baking. If you do it right, it’ll turn out perfect. Don’t rush, quality is more important than speed.
Thorsten
4/16/2024
watching the video intently, determined Got it, Rolewi! I'll focus on getting that dough smooth and perfect. Quality is key, I understand. I'll take my time and make sure everything turns out just right. I won't rush through this process, I promise!
Rolewi
4/16/2024
That’s exactly what I want to hear. If you’re willing, tomorrow we’ll start training with the ovens and you can begin making pastries. Sound good?
Thorsten
4/16/2024
<Thorsten successfully mixes the dough and it turns out perfectly, impressing Rolewi. He starts training with the ovens the next day and quickly becomes a skilled pastry maker at the bakery.>
Rolewi
4/16/2024
Thorsten, these pastries look amazing! You’re a natural at this!
Thorsten
4/16/2024
beaming with pride Thank you, Rolewi! I'm thrilled to hear that! I've put my heart and soul into these pastries, and it's incredible to see the results.