Baker

Fresh Baguette; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisanal bakery in Washington, DC is seeking a Baker for their Fresh Baguette location. The role requires a passion for baking and customer service in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that include baking, handling transactions, and ensuring product quality. Employees enjoy benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days

40% Employee Discount

Paid Training

401K and 401K Match

Free Lunch

Anniversary Gift Card

Exciting growth potential

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and prompt customer service.
• Bake a variety of breads and baked goods to perfection.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and food storage standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Job description

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Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

About The Role

When you become part of the team at Fresh Baguette, you become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with our products. Every customer conversation we have or guidance we share is another opportunity for us to enrich their culinary journey.

When a person enters our bakery, it"s a beginning of a relationship. And this team helps make sure that the relationship thrives. When customers visit Fresh Baguette, you"ll put your own passions to work to help bring their ideas of French products to life. You might help one customer choose something for lunch, show another how to pair baguettes with their meal, or even save the day with an amazing pastry. If you have a talent for hands-on problem-solving, you can have address customers" needs to connect them with Fresh Baguette experiences they love. Roles include Baking, Barista, Sandwich Making, and Customer Service.

Join our team as a Baker at our Fresh Baguette Cleveland Park (3412 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) location! This is an hourly, full-time role where you"ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, creating delicious baked goods and building meaningful relationships with customers. We"re looking for a team player who embodies our core values of Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Commitment, and Customer Orientation. If you're ready to take on challenges, learn new skills, and engage with a dynamic team, we'd love to have you on board.

What You"ll Do

• Provide friendly and prompt customer service.
• Handle cash and credit transactions efficiently at the cash register.
• Offer product recommendations to enhance customer experience.
• Bake a variety of breads and baked goods to perfection.
• Prepare products for the next day's baking schedule.
• Organize and maintain the freezer and fridge areas.
• Pack away delivery items and ensure proper storage.
• Set up the bread display to ensure an inviting presentation.
• Clean and sanitize the baking station after use.
• Ensure compliance with store safety, sanitation, and food storage standards.
• Make and serve baked goods, sandwiches, salads, breads, and pastries with attention to detail and care.
• Pay close attention to product displays and maintain cleanliness throughout the store.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with customers.
  
  

Benefits

• Compensation: 22.00$ / hour to 23.00$ / hour including tips
• Base pay starts at 12.00$ / hour with room for growth
• Paid Time Off
• Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days
• 40% Employee Discount
• Paid Training
• No late nights
• 401K and 401K Match
• Free Lunch
• Anniversary Gift Card
• Exciting growth potential
  
  

Shifts

• Baking shift: 4:40AM – 12:00 PM (You will bake from 4:40AM-7AM, then you will be a barista from 7AM-12PM)
• 6-8 Hour shift
• 5 Days a week including Saturday and Sunday
  
  

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and bread.
• Warm and inviting presence with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Eagerness to learn, accept challenges, and grow.
• Team player with a strong commitment to customer service.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English and the ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Open Availability including weekends
• Availability to work Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.
• Physical exertion requirement to perform heavy work (such as frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds)
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable transportation to work
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Experience working at a café, bakery, or in hospitality is a plus
• At least 1 year of experience working in a fast-paced customer-oriented environment is required
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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