Baker

Caribou Coffee & Einstein Bros Bagels; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Baker to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the quality of bagels and pastries, contributing to a positive guest experience. Enjoy a work-life balance with no evening shifts, competitive pay, and a variety of benefits including paid time off and a 401K plan. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love making mornings special for others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Never work past 3 PM

Competitive pay plus tips

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Free online life coaching

401K with company match

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to multitask.
• Availability for early mornings and weekends is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality products are available by stocking bagels and pastries.
• Provide excellent guest service and assist with order taking.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer Service

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Brand:

Bruegger's Bagels. Breakfast with us, and dinner with your loved ones! At Bruegger’s, we’ve been kettle cooking our bagels and serving tradition you can taste for over 35 years. We guarantee two things: first, we’re committed to serving genuine, New York-style bagels and real, made-in-Vermont cream cheese; second, we are committed to work-life balance for our team. Our stores close at 2 pm, so you will never miss that dance recital or once-in-a-lifetime concert. Join our team!

We are looking for a Baker!

Our bakers are essential to our success, ensuring the quality of our bagels by arriving early (as early as 3 AM), turning on a podcast or their favorite band, and taking care of what makes us unique—bagels!

A day in the life of a Baker:

Our Bakers ensure a quality product is available each shift by stocking the bagel wall and pastry case. We work as a team to provide excellent guest service, assisting with order taking, sandwich making, etc. We pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and safe store environment. If you enjoy making people’s mornings special and want to grow in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

• Never work past 3 PM—no evenings or nights!
• Competitive pay, plus tips (cash and credit card)
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program—free therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more
• Learn To Live—free online life coaching and webinars to help with stress, anxiety, and more
• 401K with company match

What we are looking for:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Availability for varied hours, including early mornings (as early as 3 AM) and weekends
• Ability to pass background checks as required by law
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is preferred but only required at specific locations, and meeting driving qualifications as per company policy

*Tip eligibility subject to state regulations.

**Additional benefits eligibility depends on position guidelines at hire.

Address: 505 East Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, Michigan 48823

The physical demands include sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and moving intermittently during working hours. These may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change; Coffee & Bagel Brands reserve the right to modify responsibilities at their discretion. This job description describes the general level of work but is not all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment, regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, military status, or other protected characteristics. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications.