Assistant Baker

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Baker/Utility to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the highest quality cakes are baked consistently for guests. You'll follow proprietary recipes, maintain food safety standards, and work collaboratively with the Baker to meet production demands. Ideal candidates will have a passion for baking, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a warm and welcoming workplace that values genuine connections and celebrates every occasion with joy!

Qualifications

• Ability to follow proprietary recipes and food safety standards.
• Experience with baking and foodservice operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in baking cakes and maintaining production flow.
• Sanitize and prepare baking equipment and workstations.

Skills

Baking Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Time Management

Education

No formal education required

Experience in bakery or foodservice

Tools

Commercial-grade mixers

Ovens

Measuring instruments

Job description

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker/Utility partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following strict proprietary recipes, NbC production methods, and food safety standards, the Assistant Baker/Utility helps the Baker perform the repeated baking process for our delicious cakes offered in a variety of flavors and sizes. The Assistant Baker/Utility embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace.

Accountabilities/Duties:

• Manually washes, rinses and sanitizes all baking pans, dishes, utensils and other tools in a thorough and timely manner and adheres to all NbC standards.
• Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens, and other tools to bake cakes.
• Assists baker with accurately preparing raw ingredients and equipment for baking places cake pans into a hot oven and monitors the baking process.
• Assists baker with daily baking and production flow and processes
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of baked cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks workstation and assists baker to ensure all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.

Core Values and Competencies

• Servant's Heart
• Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.
• Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.

Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.

Spirit of a Champion

• Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive, and a passion to succeed.
• Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.

Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.

Genuine Connections

• Projects warmth, enthusiasm, and optimism that attracts others.
• Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.
• Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly, and respectfully.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Is able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures, and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.

o Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.

Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.

• Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavyweight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
• Is able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.
• Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing, and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
• Can evaluate products, processes, information, and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
• Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
• Is diligent, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Education, Certifications, and Work Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience as an Assistant Baker or in another operational support role at a bakery, restaurant, or foodservice environment is a plus.

Work Availability

Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on changing business demands.

Join Our Growing Family

From "Happy Birthday" to "Just Because," Nothing Bundt Cakes is committed to bringing joy to our guests and our communities and helping make every celebration sweeter! Each bakery offers a warm and welcoming work environment with team members who embody this joy-filled brand and possess a Servant's Heart, the Spirit of a Champion and the ability to make Genuine Connections.

With over 500 bakery locations in 40+ U.S states and in Canada, there's plenty of opportunity to join our family.