Assistant Kitchen Manager

LOWDER BAKING COMPANY; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LOWDER BAKING COMPANY in Ruston, LA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Baker to help run daily bakery operations, lead the team, and bake scratch-made pastries.

You’ll schedule production, train staff, ensure food safety, and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced shop. This hands-on role blends leadership with hands-on baking, and requires Tuesday–Saturday availability and physical stamina. Join a close-knit team committed to quality and community.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of leadership experience; commercial baking experience is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Strong communication, organization, and training abilities.
• Attitude: Positive, professional demeanor with a customer-focused mindset.
• Dependability: Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Full availability Tuesday–Saturday during bakery hours, with reliable transportation.
• Physical ability: Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Passion: Genuine appreciation for scratch-made baked goods and commitment to quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Bakery General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the team.
• Bake and prepare a variety of products, including breakfast pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure fresh, consistent, and timely offerings.
• Train and support team members in both baking techniques and front-of-house procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and help maintain a welcoming bakery atmosphere.
• Handle inventory management, product rotation, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Assist with opening or closing duties and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Baking

Communication

Organization

Training

Customer service

Dependability

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Passion

Job description

Join Our Team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager at LBC Ruston!

Looking for a rewarding opportunity in the heart of Ruston, LA? Lowder Baking Company (LBC Ruston) is growing, and we’re on the lookout for a motivated, dependable, and skilled individual to join our team as an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Baker. If you have a passion for scratch-made baked goods and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

What You’ll Do

As an Assistant Kitchen Manager at LBC Ruston, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our bakery runs smoothly and efficiently. Here’s what your day-to-day might look like:

• Collaborate with the Bakery General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the team.
• Bake and prepare a variety of products, including breakfast pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure fresh, consistent, and timely offerings.
• Train and support team members in both baking techniques and front-of-house procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and help maintain a welcoming bakery atmosphere.
• Handle inventory management, product rotation, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Assist with opening or closing duties and ensure quality standards are met.

This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who enjoys both leading a team and rolling up their sleeves to bake!

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a candidate who brings a mix of leadership and baking skills to the table. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Experience: At least 1 year of leadership experience. Commercial baking experience is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Strong communication, organization, and training abilities.
• Attitude: A positive, professional demeanor with a customer-focused mindset.
• Dependability: Someone trustworthy, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Full availability Tuesday–Saturday during bakery hours, with reliable transportation.
• Physical Ability: Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Passion: A genuine appreciation for scratch-made baked goods and a commitment to quality and consistency.

Why Join Us?

At LBC Ruston, we pride ourselves on creating high-quality baked goods and fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment. If you’re passionate about baking, eager to grow, and ready to contribute to a bakery that values craftsmanship and community, we’d love to hear from you.