Baker (Durham, NH)

The Works Bakery Cafe; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Paid vacations

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

A regional chain of community cafés located in Durham, NH is looking for a Baker to join their team. Ideal candidates should enjoy early mornings and have a passion for baking. The position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, along with paid training for those without prior experience. Responsibilities include preparing and baking various items, maintaining food safety standards, and managing stock. Competitive pay and various employee benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in food prep and baking preferred.
• Ability to follow directions carefully.
• Strong organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake signature items including bagels and artisan breads.
• Ensure food safety standards are met.
• Maintain stock and perform regular inventory.

Job description

Overview

Baker (“early-bird” on the oven)

About us

The Works is a growing regional chain of community-minded cafés, dedicated to providing the highest quality food and friendliest customer service. Each of our cafés reflects the unique character and needs of the communities we serve. We’re committed to sourcing healthy, local ingredients for our bagels, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, smoothies, fresh-baked sweets and more... Our mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of our communities: our customers, our team members, and the environment.

Come experience our vibrant, community-oriented culture that promises to offer something new each day and opportunities to grow.

About you

About you: Do you love early mornings and afternoons free? Do you like to work alone? Do you have a passion for food, and enjoy working behind-the-scenes? Be one of the first to greet the dough each morning as part of our bake team!

Job Overview

We’re looking for a food service professional, however, we are open to training anyone with a passion for baking and a drive to deliver quality consistence in Durham, NH! We prefer someone with food prep/baking experience, great communication skills, and the ability to move quickly and efficiently between tasks. If hired, paid training will be provided.

Position Type: Full-time and part-time positions available

Duties

• Early morning shifts from 2:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
• Efficient preparation and baking of our signature items, including, bagels, artisan breads, and other baked goods
• Ensuring food safety standards are respected at all times
• Maintaining stocks and performing regular inventory

A successful candidate must be awake and ready to work predawn. Must have good organization skills, an ability to follow directions and make a plan. detail-oriented, have weekend availability, and prior experience in food prep and service. Must be able to stand and walk for periods of 8 + hours each shift, and be able to reach, bend, balance, and transport objects repeatedly during a shift.

Industry Leading Benefits

• Employee discount on our nourishing meals (need to feed the cook!)
• Competitive pay (hourly pay plus pooled staff tips will be worth your efforts)
• Paid vacations! (Yeah, get paid to play in the sand, hike a mountain or visit family...)
• Insurance—take care of yourself with medical, dental, and vision insurance program
• Performance-based BONUS opportunities!