Assistant Baker monfri 830am3pm

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

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Coralville seeks an Assistant Baker to support production efforts while ensuring cakes are baked to the highest standards. The role involves following strict recipes and guidelines, utilizing commercial baking equipment efficiently, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. While no formal education is required, previous bakery experience is a plus. This position entails physical tasks, requiring lifting and standing for extended periods. Expected work hours begin at 9am, Monday through Thursday, with some Fridays included for busy holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift items up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• No formal education required, but experience in a bakery is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in following NbC recipes and achieving productivity goals.
• Utilize baking equipment effectively and monitor baking processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the workspace.

Skills

Ability to understand written and oral directions

Ability to perform repetitious physical tasks

Attention to detail

Ability to evaluate products and processes

Self-motivated with minimal supervision

Education

18 years of age or older

Previous experience in a bakery or foodservice is a plus

Tools

Commercial-grade ovens

Measuring instruments

Commercial-grade mixers

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.

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.

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.
• 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

This job starts at 9am Monday through Thursday with some Fridays mixed in for busy holidays.

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.