Assistant Baker

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

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Troy is looking for an Assistant Baker to partner with the Baker in ensuring high-quality cakes are produced. This role involves following strict recipes, utilizing commercial baking tools, and maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will assist with daily baking operations and must be flexible to work various shifts including early mornings and weekends. Experience in a bakery environment is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Previous experience as a Baker or in a bakery or foodservice environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Follows proprietary recipes and production methods precisely.
• Utilizes measuring instruments and commercial-grade ovens.
• Assists with preparing ingredients and monitoring baking processes.
• Cleans and restocks workstation.
• Complies with health and safety guidelines.

Job description

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker 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 helps the Baker perform the repeated baking process for our delicious cakes offered in a variety of flavors and sizes. The Assistant Baker embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace. This position will train out of our West Bloomfield, MI Bakery for 2-3 weeks

Accountabilities/Duties:

• 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. 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 a 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.

Employees at a franchised Nothing Bundt Cakes bakery location are employed by the franchise owner/operator and are not employees of Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate (the franchisor). All inquiries about employment should be directed to the franchise owner/operator and not to Nothing Bundt Cakes Corporate. Each franchise owner/operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state and federal law.

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