Lead Bakery Assistant

Overview

Join our vibrant bakery team as a Lead Bakery Assistant. In this role, you will oversee daily bakery operations, coordinate high-volume food production, and ensure our bakery maintains the highest standards of food safety and quality.

Your leadership will motivate a talented team, streamline processes, and elevate the customer experience through exceptional baked goods preparation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love crafting delicious treats, this is the perfect place for you.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support bakery staff in food preparation and customer service
• Prepare and oversee high-volume and fast paced production of baked goods, adhering strictly to recipes and quality standards
• Manage packaging processes to ensure products are attractively presented and properly labeled for sale or catering events
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace by implementing rigorous sanitation practices and equipment maintenance routines
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and effectively, including mixers, ovens, etc
• Ensure food safety compliance by following proper handling procedures, monitoring storage temperatures, and adhering to food safety management protocols
• Assist with customer service by providing knowledgeable assistance on baked goods, catering options, and special requests
• Communicate clearly with bakery and front-of-house team members when priorities change or an order needs attention.

Requirements

• Previous experience in food production, baking, pastry preparation, or a related culinary field
• Familiarity with operating kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards and food handling regulations within the food industry
• Ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining consistency across large batches
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients, portioning products, and inventory management
• Exceptional customer service skills to engage positively with clients and team members
• Catering experience or experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is a plus

You’ll be a great fit if you

• Have professional bakery or kitchen experience and can work confidently from recipes.
• Stay organized and calm when several orders need attention at once.
• Care about presentation and notice details others might miss.
• Can give clear, respectful direction while working right alongside the team.
• Take ownership of mistakes and help solve them quickly.
• Are dependable, open to feedback, and willing to jump in wherever needed.

Prior lead experience is helpful, but strong bakery experience and a readiness to guide others matter more. The role involves standing for extended periods and lifting up to [insert weight] pounds.

Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person