Baker (Cafe Team Member) - Eastlake

Grand Central Bakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 24,207 - 34,477; Part time

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery in Seattle is looking for a passionate Cafe Team Member to help create vibrant community spaces. This role involves preparing and serving delicious food and drinks, maintaining a clean environment, and embodying the company’s values. The ideal candidate enjoys working as part of a team and meets the needs of customers in an energetic café setting.

Scheduled flexibility is required as Grand Central Bakery operates seven days a week. Join us and be part of a mission-driven company that values sustainability!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required.
• Maintains a valid Food Handler’s Card at all times.

Responsibilities

• Serve bread and pastry to customers while ensuring quality.
• Prepare sandwiches and coffee drinks quickly.
• Maintain a clean café environment.

Skills

Customer Orientation

Team Player

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Professionalism

Education

Food Handler’s Card

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Serrated Knife

Job description

Grand Central Bakery ignited a bread revolution in 1989 by introducing rustic artisan loaves to Northwest tables. Values are at the heart of our company and sustainability touches everything we do — from where we buy ingredients to how we care for our employees and invest in our communities. A Certified B Corporation, Grand Central Bakery is part of a global movement of organizations using business as a force for good.

Come join our team! We're looking for an enthusiastic Cafe Team Member that makes Grand Central Bakery’s vibrant cafés such wonderful spaces. Cafe Team Members are passionate about preparing and serving delicious food and drink to a community of loyal customers.

Job Summary

The Café Team Member’s role is an integral part of the efficient, enthusiastic team that makes Grand Central Bakery’s vibrant cafés such wonderful spaces to be in. The Café Team Member is passionate about preparing and serving delicious food and drink to a community of loyal customers. Café Team Members can work the following shifts: Retail Open, Mid-Shift, Retail Close. The Café Team Member is expected to regularly and efficiently work on the sandwich bar and barista station.

Rate of Pay

This position pays $21.30 plus tips (this is a part‑time position, non‑exempt role).

• Tips average $7.00 – $9.00 per hour.

Schedule Requirements

Grand Central Bakery operates 7 days a week/365 days a year. Schedule flexibility and the ability to work weekends is required.

Key Characteristics

• Customer Orientation
• Team Player
• Mission Focus
• Drive and Energy
• Informal Communication
• High Standards
• Composure
• Positive Impact
• Self‑Objectivity
• Change Agility

Supervision

This position reports to the Café Manager.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Proficient on Point‑of‑Sale System
• Serves bread and pastry to customers while ensuring both meet GCB specs
• Makes and serves all sandwiches according to GCB specs — including during a rush
• Makes and serves all coffee and espresso drinks according to GCB specs — including during a rush, and is proficient at latte art
• Displays product knowledge of all items on our menus
• Knows and regularly works the duties of multiple shifts, including Retail Open, Retail Close, and Mid/Swing shifts
• Works in a way that maintains a clean café environment including bussing, washing dishes, and executing all necessary café cleaning tasks
• Has a “pitches in” mentality, can be seen volunteering with duties or helping others
• Adheres to proper cash handling procedures and standards with a high level of accuracy
• Uses checklists and training documents to become competent and proficient with the café systems
• Knows and acts in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Grand Central Bakery in all parts of their job
• Works collaboratively with a team and communicates respectfully and professionally with teammates
• Delivers excellent customer service by following the 3 steps to great service at all times
• Maintains competencies and demonstrates continuous application of these skills throughout the period of employment
• Is committed to creating an anti‑racist organization by actively opposing racism and promoting racial tolerance. Supports a culturally inclusive environment through the language and conduct of mutual respect and critical self‑reflection
• Knows and demonstrates efficient, correct, and safe work and procedures
• Follows all safety requirements, safety training, and instructions
• Notifies manager if ever becomes aware of a potential hazard in the workplace
• Promptly reports all injuries, big or small, that are sustained while at work

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to read, write, and speak English required
• Maintains a valid Food Handler’s Card at all times and follows health department guidelines at all times
• Must demonstrate regular attendance by coming to work on scheduled working days and being on time. May be required to work a variety of days and shifts to meet business need including weekends and holidays
• Basic math skills required
• Must display professionalism and personality with customers
• Stays thoughtfully busy at all times, regardless of customer flow

Tools and Equipment Used

• Serrated knife
• Point of Sale (POS)
• Soup Warmers
• Dishwasher

Physical Requirements

• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Driving: N/A
• Hearing: C
• Lifting: F – 20 lbs.
• Carrying: F – 20 lbs.
• Talking: C
• Bending/Twisting at waist: F
• Crouching/Kneeling: O
• Reaching above shoulder: O
• Repetitive Arm/Hand Motion: C
• Pushing/Pulling: O – 100 lbs
• Foot controls/Driving: N/A

Environmental Conditions

• This position works in a building containing a bakery and is constantly exposed to wheat flour dust and other grain dusts (rye, corn, oat)
• This position requires standing 100% of the shift
• Loud café environment with frequent interruptions

It is understood that this does not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of the Café Team Member position but is offered as a general guideline of minimum essential expectations involved in this position.