Baker

Dandelion Cafe; Bellaire (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dandelion Cafe Heights is seeking an experienced Baker to join our kitchen team in Houston, TX. You will produce breads, pastries, and desserts to our high standards, ensuring consistent quality and presentation each day.

This role requires 3+ years of professional baking experience, strong knowledge of techniques, and excellent organization. You will work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to support a busy cafe environment while maintaining cleanliness and food safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional baking experience in a restaurant, bakery, cafe, or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and production methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistency.
• Ability to work independently while managing production priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods using Dandelion Cafe recipes and standards.
• Accurately measure and scale ingredients to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality to achieve perfection.
• Properly cool, store, label, and organize finished products.
• Complete daily and weekly baking production based on prep lists and par levels.
• Maintain an organized baking station and rotate ingredients using FIFO practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to the Kitchen Manager.
• Ensure all baked goods meet Dandelion Cafe’s high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Take ownership of the products leaving the kitchen, paying attention to details like size, shape, color, and texture.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary baking station throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and other team members to meet production needs.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude, even during busy periods.
• Be receptive to feedback and assist in training team members when needed.

Skills

Baking

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Organization

Job description

Join Our Team as a Baker at Dandelion Cafe Heights!

Are you a passionate and experienced baker looking to bring your craft to a warm and welcoming environment? At Dandelion Cafe Heights, we’re all about Creating Community through Good Food, Good Coffee, and Good Hospitality. Located in the heart of Houston, TX, we’re seeking a talented Baker to join our kitchen team and help us deliver high-quality baked goods that our guests love.

About the Role

As a Baker at Dandelion Cafe Heights, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring our guests enjoy fresh, beautifully crafted baked goods every day. From preparing doughs to perfecting pastries, your expertise will shine in every bite. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, professional kitchen environment, values organization and consistency, and takes pride in their craft.

Key Responsibilities

Baking & Production

• Prepare and bake breads, pastries, desserts, and other baked goods using Dandelion Cafe recipes and standards.
• Accurately measure and scale ingredients to ensure consistency in taste, texture, and appearance.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality to achieve perfection.
• Properly cool, store, label, and organize finished products.

Daily Preparation & Organization

• Complete daily and weekly baking production based on prep lists and par levels.
• Maintain an organized baking station and rotate ingredients using FIFO practices.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages or needs to the Kitchen Manager.

Quality & Presentation

• Ensure all baked goods meet Dandelion Cafe’s high standards for quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Take ownership of the products leaving the kitchen, paying attention to details like size, shape, color, and texture.

Cleanliness & Food Safety

• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary baking station throughout the shift.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and personal hygiene requirements.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment, utensils, and storage areas.

Teamwork & Communication

• Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager and other team members to meet production needs.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude, even during busy periods.
• Be receptive to feedback and assist in training team members when needed.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 3 years of professional baking experience in a restaurant, bakery, cafe, or commercial kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and production methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to consistency.
• The ability to work independently while managing production priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.

Availability Requirements

This position requires open availability, including:

• Early mornings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• Busy periods and special events

Baking production often begins early, so early-morning availability is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Lift and carry boxes, ingredients, and equipment as needed.
• Work safely around ovens, mixers, and other commercial kitchen equipment.
• Perform repetitive motions such as bending, reaching, and lifting in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Dandelion Cafe?

At Dandelion Cafe, we’re more than just a cafe—we’re a community. We value dependability, teamwork, and a commitment to creating exceptional experiences for our guests and coworkers. If you’re an experienced baker who takes pride in your work and thrives in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.