Bakery Associate

Job Summary

Join our vibrant bakery team as a Bakery Associate and bring delicious baked goods to life! In this energetic role, you will be the heartbeat of our bakery, ensuring every product is crafted with care, packaged perfectly, and served with a smile. Your culinary skills and passion for food production will help create an inviting atmosphere where customers can enjoy fresh, high-quality baked items. This position offers a dynamic environment where teamwork, food safety, and creativity come together to delight our guests every day.

Duties

• Prepare and bake a variety of baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, and cookies, following established recipes and standards
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and decorating tools safely and efficiently
• Decorate cakes and pastries with precision using cake decorating techniques to meet customer specifications
• Package baked items carefully to maintain freshness and presentation for retail display or catering orders
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards
• Assist in food preparation tasks such as dough preparation, pastry filling, and ingredient measuring using basic math skills
• Support high-volume production needs during busy periods while ensuring quality control and recipe adherence

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food production, baking, or pastry preparation is highly preferred
• Being able to work under pressure
• Being able to follow instructions or asignments
• Strong knife skills and familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely are essential
• Knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures
• Ability to follow detailed recipes accurately while maintaining efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills to engage with guests positively when needed
• Experience with cake decorating or catering is a plus but not required
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients and managing inventory effectively
• Being able to lift loads from 50+ pounds
• Being healthy and have no disabilities that prevents carrying or lifting.

Join us in creating delightful baked goods that bring joy to our customers! We value energetic team players who are passionate about culinary arts, committed to maintaining a clean workspace, and eager to grow their skills in the food industry. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your baking expertise while contributing to a welcoming community focused on quality and service.

Pay: $18.50 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person