Baker Hispanic Pastries

Job Posting: Experienced Baker Specializing in Hispanic Pastries

Job Title: Specialty Baker - Hispanic/Latin American Pastries (Pan Dulce Specialist)

Location: Stokes Market Burley Idaho

Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: Competitive, based on experience (DOE)

About Us:

We are a vibrant bakery dedicated to bringing authentic flavors to our community. We're expanding our selection of traditional Hispanic pastries and are seeking a skilled baker passionate about crafting delicious, from-scratch pan dulce and other Latin American treats to delight our customers.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a talented and experienced Baker with expertise in preparing authentic Hispanic pastries from scratch. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of traditional recipes and techniques for items like conchas, empanadas dulces, churros, orejas (palmiers), cuernos, and other pan dulce varieties. You will play a key role in producing high-quality, fresh baked goods daily while maintaining consistency, flavor authenticity, and visual appeal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare doughs, fillings, and toppings from scratch using traditional Hispanic recipes.

• Bake a variety of pan dulce and pastries, including but not limited to: conchas, churros, empanadas (sweet fillings like pineapple, pumpkin, or cajeta), orejas, polvorones, marranitos, and elotes.

• Mix, proof, shape, fill, fry (for churros/buñuelos), and decorate baked goods to meet daily production needs.

• Ensure all products are made fresh daily with high standards of quality, taste, and presentation.

• Monitor ingredient quality, inventory, and rotate stock to minimize waste.

• Maintain a clean and organized workstation, adhering to food safety and sanitation guidelines (including HACCP standards).

• Assist in developing seasonal or new variations of traditional recipes while staying true to authentic flavors.

• Collaborate with the team on production schedules, especially for high-volume periods.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience (2+ years) as a baker, specifically with Hispanic, Mexican, or Latin American pastries (pan dulce experience highly preferred).

• Strong knowledge of from-scratch baking techniques for traditional items like conchas (shell topping), churros, and fruit-filled empanadas.

• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed (baking shifts often start very early).

• Physical stamina: Able to stand for long periods, lift 50 lbs (bags of flour/ingredients), and perform repetitive tasks.

• Attention to detail, creativity, and passion for authentic cultural baking.

• Food Handler's certification (or ability to obtain one).

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a panadería or high-volume bakery setting.

• Familiarity with fillings like cajeta, pineapple, pumpkin, or cream cheese.

• Ability to scale recipes for large batches while maintaining quality.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits (health insurance, paid time off, employee discounts ).

• Opportunity to showcase your skills in a growing bakery.

• Supportive team environment with room for growth.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume, along with any photos of your previous work (if available) or references, to (email address) with the subject line "Baker Application - Hispanic Pastries." We can't wait to taste your creations

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our team.

Steve Stokes Owner Stokes Markets True Value/Ace

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person