Baker

Overview

The Pastry Production team plays a key role in bringing The Buttery's pastries to life each day. In this role, you'll assist with preparing, scaling, mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing a wide range of pastry items in a high-volume, quality-driven kitchen. You'll follow established recipes and production guides, maintain consistency and accuracy in every batch, and help ensure our pastry program runs smoothly from start to finish.

This is a hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with their hands, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in craftsmanship. You'll support daily production, contribute to maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and work closely with the pastry team to meet deadlines and uphold The Buttery's standards of quality and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production: Prepare, proof, and bake a variety of products, following established recipes and production guidelines.
• Time Management: Execute baking schedules to ensure all products are ready for delivery on time without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all baked goods.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate mixers, ovens, proofers, and other baking equipment.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other bakers and kitchen staff to meet production goals efficiently.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and address any issues during the baking process to ensure quality and timeliness.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional baking experience, preferably in bread, viennoiserie, or pastry production.
• Strong understanding of baking processes, including proofing, fermentation, and lamination (preferred but not required).
• Ability to manage time effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to take direction.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

About us:

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink- we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge. The Buttery is many things: a great local eatery, the village bakery & patisserie, and an exceptional specialty coffee shop all wrapped in a unique retail environment.

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives.  But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.  

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.