ASSISTANT BAKER / BAKERY PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

Custom Cake Cakery
Virginia Beach, VA
Part-Time
Pay: $12.50–$13.50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability

ABOUT THE POSITION

Custom Cake Cakery is seeking a dependable and organized Assistant Baker / Bakery Production Assistant to join our team.

This position supports the preparation and baking of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, bars, breads, case cakes, and other bakery products. The ideal candidate has basic baking knowledge, follows recipes accurately, works efficiently, and takes pride in producing consistent, high-quality items.

This is primarily a production-baking position. Advanced cake-decorating experience is not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare cake batters, cookies, brownies, bars, breads, fillings, frostings, and other bakery products
• Accurately measure and weigh ingredients according to bakery recipes
• Bake cake layers, cupcakes, sheet cakes, case cakes, and grab-and-go products
• Follow weekly cake-order and front-case production sheets
• Label completed products with the correct flavor, quantity, and baking date
• Monitor baking times, oven temperatures, product color, and doneness
• Remove products from pans and prepare them for cooling, wrapping, filling, or decorating
• Maintain consistent product size, quality, flavor, and appearance
• Properly rotate, label, store, and organize ingredients and finished products
• Inform management when ingredients or supplies are running low
• Clean and sanitize mixing bowls, pans, utensils, equipment, and workstations
• Assist with washing dishes and maintaining the bakery’s cleanliness
• Follow food-safety, sanitation, allergen, confidentiality, and workplace procedures
• Assist the lead baker, cake decorators, and management as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic baking knowledge or experience is preferred
• Home-baking, culinary-school, restaurant, grocery-store bakery, or professional bakery experience will be considered
• Ability to follow recipes and written production instructions accurately
• Comfortable using mixers, ovens, scales, measuring tools, and standard bakery equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
• Dependable, punctual, organized, and able to meet production deadlines
• Able to work independently after training
• Able to accept instruction and constructive feedback professionally
• Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in a warm bakery environment
• Able to safely lift and carry ingredients, pans, supplies, and completed products
• Must maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Must be available during the bakery’s busiest production periods, including some mornings and weekends

COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Starting pay of $12.50–$13.50 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated ability
• Hands-on professional bakery experience
• Opportunities to learn additional baking and production techniques
• 20% discount on custom cake orders
• 10% discount on baked goods during scheduled shifts

TO APPLY

Please submit your résumé through Indeed. Include a brief description of your baking experience, including any professional, culinary-school, grocery-store, restaurant, home-based, or self-taught experience.

Applicants may be asked to participate in an interview and complete a paid working assessment before a final hiring decision is made.

We are looking for someone who is reliable, eager to learn, receptive to instruction, and genuinely interested in becoming a strong member of our bakery production team.

Pay: $12.50 - $13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 6.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement
• Store discount

Work Location: In person