Baker (NSO)

CJ Foodville USA; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Foodville USA is seeking a Bakery Operations Support Specialist to join our New Store Opening Support team in New Jersey. The role provides hands-on assistance across baking, cake decoration, and sandwich stations to ensure successful franchise store openings.

You will train bakery staff, support food safety and quality standards, and monitor QC metrics during the opening phase, reporting back to HQ. Travel for domestic openings is expected.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in a commercial bakery, pastry kitchen, or food service environment.
• Hands-on baking and cake decoration experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic food safety, hygiene standards, and quality control practices.
• Ability to travel frequently and support new store openings on-site (domestic travel required).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and support store-level staff.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment with varying tasks.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data entry software.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends during store openings.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site operational support for new store openings across baking, cake decoration, and sandwich preparation stations.
• Assist with decorating cakes and other desserts to meet brand presentation guidelines.
• Support local teams in implementing food safety protocols, quality standards, and hygiene practices.
• Train and educate store bakery staff and kitchen managers on standard procedures and product quality expectations.
• Monitor product quality and identify any issues during the store opening phase; elevate concerns and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment; ensure equipment is used and maintained properly.
• Track and report store readiness, training progress, and QC metrics to the HQ team.
• Conduct inventory checks of ingredients and supplies during the opening period; assist with placing initial orders.
• Use basic computer tools (Excel or similar platforms) for data entry and reporting during store setup and opening.

Skills

Baking

Cake decoration

Sandwich preparation

Food safety

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for a Bakery Operations Support Specialist to join our New Store Opening Support team. This role plays a key part in supporting the successful launch of new franchise bakery locations by providing hands‑on assistance across cake, baking, and sandwich stations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide on‑site operational support for new store openings across baking, cake decoration, and sandwich preparation stations.
• Assist with decorating cakes and other desserts to meet brand presentation guidelines.
• Support local teams in implementing food safety protocols, quality standards, and hygiene practices.
• Train and educate store bakery staff and kitchen managers on standard procedures and product quality expectations.
• Monitor product quality and identify any issues during the store opening phase; elevate concerns and provide actionable recommendations.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment; ensure equipment is used and maintained properly.
• Track and report store readiness, training progress, and QC metrics to the HQ team.
• Conduct inventory checks of ingredients and supplies during the opening period; assist with placing initial orders.
• Use basic computer tools (Excel or similar platforms) for data entry and reporting during store setup and opening.

Requirements:

• 0~2 years of experience in a commercial bakery, pastry kitchen, or food service environment
• Hands‑on experience in baking, cake decoration, or sandwich preparation preferred
• Understanding of basic food safety, hygiene standards, and quality control practices
• Ability to travel frequently and support new store openings on‑site (domestic travel required)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to train and support store‑level staff
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with varying tasks
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data entry software
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, or weekends during store openings