Artisan Baker — Bread & Pastry Specialist, New Orleans

Dong Phuong Bakery; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Dong Phuong Bakery in New Orleans, LA is seeking a dedicated Baker to prepare a wide range of breads and pastries, following recipes and maintaining quality in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 3–5 years of baking experience, ability to handle equipment like mixers and dough sheeters, and a customer-focused, team-oriented mindset. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years baking experience preferred or required.
• Follow recipes and produce high-quality pastries and cakes.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Weigh flour and other ingredients to prepare dough.
• Bake different bread types, like brioche and baguettes.
• Mix fillings for cakes and pies.
• Shape dough for pastries including croissants, cookies and rolls.
• Follow recipes and work with little supervision.
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before and after use.

Skills

Baker experience

Pastry chef experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety

Time management

Calm under pressure

Team player

Culinary certification (plus)

Flow-wrapping machine (experience)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mixer

Dough sheeter

Blender

Job description

Dong Phuong Bakery in New Orleans, LA is seeking a dedicated Baker to prepare a wide range of breads and pastries, following recipes and maintaining quality in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role requires 3–5 years of baking experience, ability to handle equipment like mixers and dough sheeters, and a customer-focused, team-oriented mindset. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off.