Baker

ABP Corporation; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ABP is hiring a Baker in Baltimore to support early-morning pastry and bread production. You’ll help prepare fresh goods for the day, work with a team, and ensure a clean, fast, friendly café environment.

The role requires standing for long periods, strong attention to detail, and excellent English communication. It’s an hourly, non-exempt position with the Au Bon Pain team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• Passion for quality, safety and sanitation.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English.
• Friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of ABP.
• Decision maker with ability to work independently.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours).
• Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests.
• Ability to move, lift and handle equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure correct quantities of baked goods are produced daily and plan production schedules with management.
• Maintain baking environment by monitoring oven temperature and baking times.
• Visually merchandise and display all products.
• Receive and store inventory, proof/prepare for baking, and bake to ensure product consistency.
• Keep work area clean, organized and stocked; ensure proper sanitation of the work environment.
• Demonstrate hospitality and a friendly attitude toward guests and team members.
• Provide on-the-job training for new bakers as needed.
• Assist in café setup, refilling and maintaining areas; coffee/tea/oatmeal and soup as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, August 24, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Baker

Title: Baker

Reports To: General Manager/Manager/Shift Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hourly

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When we tell our guests, “we get up early so you don’t have to” we are bragging about our amazing Bakers.Every morning, (think between 3:00 am and 4:00 am) the baker in every single Au Bon Pain arrives to bake our pastries and bread for the day ahead.Our bakers are self-directed workers who have a passion for detail with a flair for creating delicious and nutritious baked goods.

Position Summary :

The Baker Position is responsible for providing legendary high quality baked products for our guests, while ensuring a CLEAN, FAST and FRIENDLY café environment. If you enjoy making people smile while working with a great team and being part of a Company that is a great place to work, we want you as a Baker!

Baker Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure correct quantities of baked goods are being produced daily and works with the management teams to plan production schedules.
• Manage the baking environment by maintaining quality presentation, monitor oven temperature and baking times, and evaluate product against standards.
• Visually merchandise and display all products.
• Receive and store inventory, proof/prepare for baking, and bake to ensure the consistency of product.
• Keep work area clean, organized and stocked, responsible for proper sanitation of the work environment
• Visually merchandise and display all products.
• Demonstrate hospitality, respect and a friendly attitude toward Guests and fellow team members.
• Resolve any problem and keep management informed about issues and problems as they arise.
• Provide on-the-job training for new bakers (as needed).
• Perform prep and utility duties as needed/backup when needed.
• Assist in café set up, refill and maintain additional areas; coffee/tea/oatmeal and soup as needed.
• Other related responsibilities as assigned.

Baker Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Strong attention to detail and time management
• Passion for quality, safety and sanitation
• Excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English
• Friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of Au Bon Pain
• Decision maker with ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time).
• Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests
• Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ABP is anequal opportunity employer. We afford equal opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, military status or veteran of the Vietnam era, sexual orientation, sex, age, or any category protected by law. We value diversity among our team members and the unique perspective this brings to our Company.