Baker/Bake Assist

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nothing Bundt Cakes is seeking a dedicated Baker/Bake Assist in Baton Rouge, LA. You will prepare and bake Bundt Cakes, measure ingredients, and help maintain production schedules with strong adherence to recipes and quality standards.

You’ll support the frosting team and other bakery staff, follow FIFO, and ensure cleanliness and safety throughout the bakery. Training is provided for the right candidate, with room to grow as you learn baking skills.

Qualifications

• Helpful and supportive to the bakery team.
• Excited to contribute to high-quality products.
• Accountable for bake plan and responsibilities.
• Willing to learn, work hard, and adapt to bakery needs.
• Trustworthy and committed to procedures and food-safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail for consistent results.
• Dependable and punctual in all shifts.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake Bundt Cakes according to Nothing Bundt Cakes recipes, procedures, and standards.
• Accurately measure and mix ingredients to ensure consistent product quality.
• Prepare pans and batter for production.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality.
• Follow the daily bake plan and communicate production needs with the Bakery Manager.
• Assist with removing, cooling, storing, and preparing cakes for frosting.
• Maintain proper product rotation and follow FIFO procedures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Keep baking equipment, workstations, and BOH areas clean and organized.
• Properly label and store ingredients and products.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels and communicate shortages or concerns.
• Work efficiently to keep production on schedule.
• Support the Frosting team and other bakery team members as needed.
• Help prepare the bakery for the next day’s production.
• Follow all company safety and operational procedures.

Skills

Helpful

Excited

Accountable

Ready, Willing & Able

Trustworthy

Attention to detail

Dependable

Punctual

Team player

Job description

Bake the Joy!

Behind every Nothing Bundt Cake is a team member who takes pride in doing things the right way. As a Baker/Bake Assist, you’ll help create the delicious cakes our guests love while making sure our bakery is prepared to deliver quality products every day.

If you enjoy working with your hands, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a team that brings joy to our guests, we’d love to have you join us!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and bake Bundt Cakes according to Nothing Bundt Cakes recipes, procedures, and standards.
• Accurately measure and mix ingredients to ensure consistent product quality.
• Prepare pans and batter for production.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, and product quality.
• Follow the daily bake plan and communicate production needs with the Bakery Manager.
• Assist with removing, cooling, storing, and preparing cakes for frosting.
• Maintain proper product rotation and follow FIFO procedures.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Keep baking equipment, workstations, and BOH areas clean and organized.
• Properly label and store ingredients and products.
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels and communicate shortages or concerns.
• Work efficiently to keep production on schedule.
• Support the Frosting team and other bakery team members as needed.
• Help prepare the bakery for the next day's production.
• Follow all company safety and operational procedures.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Helpful – willing to jump in and support the entire bakery team.
• Excited – brings positive energy and takes pride in creating quality products.
• Accountable – takes ownership of the bake plan and responsibilities.
• Ready, Willing & Able – willing to learn, work hard, and adapt to the needs of the bakery.
• Trustworthy – dependable and committed to following procedures and food-safety standards.

You’ll Be Successful If You

• Have strong attention to detail.
• Take pride in producing a consistent, quality product.
• Can follow recipes and detailed procedures.
• Are dependable and punctual.
• Can work independently while also being a strong team player.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Can stand for extended periods and lift/move ingredients and bakery supplies as required.
• Are willing to learn and grow your baking skills.

Previous baking or food-service experience is a plus, but not required. We’re willing to train the right person!

Why Join Us?

At Nothing Bundt Cakes, every cake we make is an opportunity to bring joy to someone else's day. Our Bakers and Bake Assists play a critical role in making sure every cake meets our standards before it reaches our guests.