Baker (Cafe Team Member) - Wedgwood

grandcentralbakery; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips included

Flexible schedule

Weekend shifts

Job summary

Grand Central Bakery is seeking a Café Team Member in Seattle to join our vibrant cafes. You will prepare and serve delicious items, work on pastry and sandwich stations, and handle espresso drinks with care.

The role requires early bake shifts, weekend availability, and a friendly, professional approach to customers. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a supportive, inclusive culture, follow health guidelines, and help maintain fast, accurate service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to start work as early as 3:00AM for bake shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends and have schedule flexibility.
• Must be at least 18 years old and able to read/write English.
• Must maintain Health Department guidelines and a valid Food Handler's Card.
• HS diploma or GED preferred; basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Proficient on Point-of-Sale System and service at the counter.
• Serve bread and pastry to customers per Grand Central Bakery specs.
• Prepare and serve all sandwiches, including during rush periods.
• Prepare coffee/espresso drinks per specs; latte art proficiency ideal.
• Maintain a clean cafe environment with bussing and dishwashing tasks.
• Adhere to cash handling procedures with accuracy.
• Know and work multiple shifts: Retail Open/Close and Mid/Swing.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Multitasking ability

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Anti-racism commitment

Punctuality

Customer service focus

Education

HS diploma/GED preferred

Tools

POS system

Espresso machine

Bread slicer

Serrated knife

Dishwasher

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 anenthusiastic Cafe Team Memberthat makes Grand Central Bakery's vibrant cafes such wonderful spaces. CafeTeam Members arepassionate 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 cafes 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 Member 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 $22.05 plus tips (this is a part-time position, non-exempt role)

• Tips average $7.00 - $9.00 per hour.

Specific requirements

Must be able to start work as early as 3:00AM for bake shifts

Schedule Requirements

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

Competencies

• 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 cafe 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 cafe 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. Communicates respectfully and professionally with teammates.
• Delivers excellent customer service - follows the 3 steps to great service at all times.
• Maintains competencies and demonstrate 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 they ever become 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 meeting business need including weekends and holidays.
• HS diploma/GED preferred
• 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
• Espresso machine
• Point of Sale (POS)
• Soup Warmers
• Bread slicer
• Dishwasher
• Sandwich grill

Physical Requirements

• Sitting: S
• Standing: C
• Walking: C
• Driving: N/A
• Hearing: C
• Seeing: C
• Lifting: F - 20 lbs.
• Carrying: F - 20lbs.
• Talking: C
• Climbing Stairs/ Ladders: O
• Bending/ Twisting at waist: F
• Kneeling/Squatting: O
• Crouching/Kneeling: O
• Crawling: S
• Reaching above shoulder: O
• Repetitive Arm/ Hand Motion: C
• Handling/ Grasping: C
• Fine Finger Manipulation: C
• Pushing/Pulling: O - 100lbs
• 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.