Baker/ Pastry Chef

Burning Acre is a national award-winning bakery located in Columbia, Tennessee. Founded in 2019 and launched in 2021, Burning Acre has quickly become a local, trusted manufacturer.

As we ramp up production, we need dedicated team players to help us meet growing demand. If you are an overall rockstar in the kitchen who takes initiative, is driven by creativity and growth, loves leading a staff by example, and cannot stop thinking about creative, new, and innovative culinary trends - COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Pastry/Baker will prepare Burning Acre infused baked goods for wholesale and retail customers.

Responsibilities:

• Bake Burning Acre animal treats and other treats while following all food-related quality controls and regulations.
• Clean and prep all baking materials for specific tasks.
• Assemble all dry and wet goods for production.
• Work independently or collaboratively to execute recipes.
• Utilize industrial equipment to facilitate efficient production.
• Handle all hot or dangerous items with care.
• Ensure all baked goods are stored and packaged properly.
• Adhere to all health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
• Ensure that food is prepared safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications or requests.
• Maintain kitchen operations in accordance with all applicable health, safety, and hygiene codes and standards.
• Assist with stocking, ordering, and purchasing of ingredients, ensuring necessary ingredients are available and as fresh as possible while minimizing spoilage and waste.
• Maintain and inspect kitchen equipment and utensils, recommending repairs or replacements as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Firm understanding of the Metric and Imperial systems of measurement.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions precisely.
• Strong safety awareness around hot or dangerous items.
• Adherence to all Health and Safety dress codes.
• Ability to produce an excellent culinary experience for customers.
• Creativity and passion for innovative baked goods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well under pressure and with a variety of personalities.

Experience:

• Preferred relevant experience or training, which may be demonstrated via a degree, certificate, apprenticeship, or other expertise necessary to become trained as a baker.
• Food Handlers License preferred.
• ServSafe Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing while preparing and cooking food.
• Repetitive motions involving the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in a kitchen environment that may involve exposure to extreme heat or cold.
• Punctual and keeps attendance a high priority.
• Handle and work with multiple allergens.

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Job Type: Part-time

• Potential raise after 90-day evaluation period
• In-store discounts
• Paid holidays - including team member's birthday
• Expense Reimbursement
• Employee stock options and more!Schedule:
• 5-8 hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Professional baking: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Columbia, TN

How to Apply:
Ready to get the dough ball rolling? Apply now by sending your resume or a brief message about your experience to [email protected] with “Baker Interest” in the subject line. HR will send you an application via email. An application must be completed before an interview will be considered. We’re hiring ASAP, so don’t delay—let’s get started!

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Work Location: In person