Artisan Baker: Fresh Breads & Pastries Pro

Dandelion Cafe; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandelion Cafe Heights is seeking an experienced Baker to join our kitchen team in Houston, TX. You will produce breads, pastries, and desserts to our high standards, ensuring consistent quality and presentation each day.

This role requires 3+ years of professional baking experience, strong knowledge of techniques, and excellent organization. You will work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to support a busy cafe environment while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional baking experience in a restaurant, bakery, cafe, or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and production methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work independently while managing production priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods using Dandelion Cafe recipes and standards.
• Accurately measure and scale ingredients to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality to achieve perfection.
• Properly cool, store, label, and organize finished products.
• Complete daily and weekly baking production based on prep lists and par levels.
• Maintain an organized baking station and rotate ingredients using FIFO practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure all baked goods meet Dandelion Cafe’s high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Take ownership of the products leaving the kitchen, paying attention to details like size, shape, color, and texture.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary baking station throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and other team members to meet production needs.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude, even during busy periods.
• Be receptive to feedback and assist in training team members when needed.

Skills

Baking

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Dandelion Cafe Heights is seeking an experienced Baker to join our kitchen team in Houston, TX. You will produce breads, pastries, and desserts to our high standards, ensuring consistent quality and presentation each day.

This role requires 3+ years of professional baking experience, strong knowledge of techniques, and excellent organization. You will work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to support a busy cafe environment while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.