Baker

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Baker to craft pastries and baked goods for our café and daily morning service, following established recipes and production schedules.

This production-focused kitchen role demands reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work overnight when needed; candidates should lift up to 50 lbs, maintain clean stations, and adhere to food-safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous baking or kitchen experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely.
• Basic understanding of baking fundamentals (or willingness to learn).
• Dependable and comfortable working independently overnight.
• Strong time management skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, breakfast items, and other baked goods according to recipes
• Measure and scale ingredients accurately
• Proof, bake, cool, and store products properly
• Follow daily production lists and timelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of baking stations
• Properly label, date, and store all products
• Assist with simple prep tasks as needed
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Skills

Following recipes

Time management

Reliability

Physical stamina

Baking basics

Job description

Position Summary

The Baker is responsible for preparing baked goods and pastry items according to established recipes and production schedules. This role focuses on executing specific baking tasks to ensure fresh, consistent products are ready for morning café and cafeteria service.

This is a production-based position within a professional, chef-driven kitchen. The role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow clear processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake pastries, breakfast items, and other baked goods according to recipes
• Measure and scale ingredients accurately
• Proof, bake, cool, and store products properly
• Follow daily production lists and timelines
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of baking stations
• Properly label, date, and store all products
• Assist with simple prep tasks as needed
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

What We’re Looking For

• Previous baking or kitchen experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow recipes precisely
• Basic understanding of baking fundamentals (or willingness to learn)
• Dependable and comfortable working independently overnight
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

Schedule & Work Environment

• Morning shifts (schedule TBD), typically Monday through Friday
• Productionfocused environment with structured task lists
• Professional officebuilding kitchen setting