Baker

Au Bon Pain Careers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Baker at a forward-thinking café where your passion for baking will shine! This role involves early morning hours dedicated to crafting delicious pastries and bread that delight our guests. You will ensure the quality and presentation of baked goods while maintaining a clean and friendly café environment. If you thrive in a team-oriented atmosphere and love making people smile with your creations, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Be part of a company that values quality, safety, and a positive work culture, where your contributions will be appreciated and recognized.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Produce high quality baked goods and manage baking environment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.
• Train new bakers and assist in café setup as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Communication Skills

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

South Station, 640 Atlantic Ave., South Station, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Req #4652

Friday, March 19, 2021

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 work 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.
• 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 an equal 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.