Head Baker

WHSKD — Miami, FL

Independent Contractor | Recurring Production

About WHSKD

WHSKD is a Miami-based matcha and coffee brand known for its bold, nostalgic, playful aesthetic and elevated take on café culture. We are expanding our food program and are looking for a talented baker to become our contract production baker and help bring our signature baked goods to life.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, reliable baker to oversee the production of WHSKD’s baked goods on a recurring basis.

The ideal candidate is an independent baker who already has access to a licensed/permitted commercial or commissary kitchen. However, we are also open to candidates who have strong commercial baking experience and are comfortable working in a commissary kitchen, as WHSKD can provide/pay for commercial kitchen space for production when needed and agreed upon.

This is a 1099 independent contractor position, not a traditional in-house bakery employee role.

WHSKD will provide proprietary recipes, product specifications, flavor concepts, quantities, and quality standards. The baker will be responsible for producing our baked goods consistently and having completed orders ready by agreed-upon deadlines.

Responsibilities

Produce WHSKD cookies and other baked goods according to our recipes and specifications

Follow recipes precisely while maintaining consistency in taste, texture, size, weight, and appearance

Prepare recurring weekly production orders

Scale recipes accurately based on required production volume

Ensure all products are completed by agreed-upon deadlines

Maintain consistent quality from batch to batch

Communicate proactively regarding production capacity, ingredient needs, or potential delays

Assist with testing and developing new baked goods and seasonal flavors

Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe production environment

Properly store ingredients and finished products

Follow applicable food-safety, sanitation, storage, and labeling requirements

Maintain confidentiality regarding WHSKD recipes and proprietary product information

Requirements

Required:

Professional or commercial baking experience

Strong knowledge of baking fundamentals

Experience working in a commercial or commissary kitchen

Ability to independently operate within a professional kitchen environment

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Ability to follow recipes and specifications precisely

Ability to scale recipes for production

Reliable and able to consistently meet deadlines

Strong communication and organization

Knowledge of food safety and proper food handling

Ability to produce consistent batches at increasing volumes

Portfolio, photos, or examples of previous baking work

Kitchen Requirements

Preferred: Candidate has their own commercial/commissary kitchen access or currently operates their own baking business.

Also considered: Candidates who do not currently have their own kitchen but have substantial commercial baking experience and are comfortable working independently in a commissary kitchen.

WHSKD has the ability to provide/pay for commercial kitchen space for production when necessary, so having your own kitchen is preferred but not required.

Candidates should be comfortable working efficiently and independently in a shared commercial kitchen environment.

Pay: $500.00 - $600.00 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person