Bakers Assistant

Leven Bakery & Cafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Leven Bakery & Cafe in Houston, TX is seeking a Bakery Assistant to support the production team by preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and completing tasks with accuracy to help bakers produce exceptional products daily.

You will help ensure ingredients, equipment, and workspaces are ready for production, keep areas clean and stocked, follow recipes, and promptly communicate any production issues to help the team succeed.

Qualifications

• Ingredient preparation and handling in a bakery environment.
• Attention to cleanliness and organization of workspaces.
• Following recipes and production procedures.
• Ability to communicate production issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and products accurately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bakery area.
• Follow recipes and production procedures to ensure consistency.
• Assist in stocking supplies and maintaining equipment.

Job description

Bakery Assistant

Mission

Support the bakery team by preparing ingredients, maintaining organization, and completing production tasks with accuracy and consistency so our bakers can produce exceptional products every day.

Why This Role Matters

Every great baked product begins with great preparation. The Bakery Assistant provides the foundation for successful production by ensuring ingredients, equipment, and workspaces are ready for the bakery team. Your attention to detail helps the entire operation run smoothly and ensures our cafés receive the quality products they depend on.

What Poor Looks Like

• Ingredients are weighed or prepared incorrectly.
• Workstations become disorganized or unclean.
• Tasks are left incomplete or behind schedule.
• Instructions are not followed consistently.
• Communication is lacking when problems arise.
• Bakers spend unnecessary time fixing avoidable issues.

What Great Looks Like

• Ingredients and products are prepared accurately every time.
• Work areas remain clean, organized, and ready for production.
• Tasks are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Equipment and supplies are stocked and maintained.
• Bakers have everything they need to work efficiently.
• You consistently look for ways to help the team succeed.

The One Thing You Cannot Mess Up

Accuracy.

Small mistakes in preparation can affect every product that follows. Precision matters.

Top 3 Priorities

1. Prepare ingredients and products accurately.
2. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe bakery.
3. Support the bakery team so production runs efficiently.

Success Looks Like

• Ingredients are consistently prepared correctly.
• Production stays on schedule because preparation is complete.
• The bakery remains clean, organized, and food-safe.
• Bakers can rely on you to anticipate and support their needs.
• Cafés receive high-quality products because the production process starts with excellence.

You Own

• Ingredient preparation.
• Product preparation as assigned.
• Cleaning and sanitation.
• Organization of workstations.
• Equipment care.
• Stocking supplies.
• Following recipes and production procedures.
• Communicating production issues promptly.

Success Measures

• Accuracy.
• Productivity.
• Cleanliness.
• Food safety compliance.
• Reliability and attendance.
• Teamwork.
• Production readiness.

Core Behaviors

• Be accurate.
• Stay organized.
• Work with urgency.
• Follow established procedures.
• Communicate early.
• Support your teammates.
• Take pride in your work.

Skills You'll Develop

• Food preparation.
• Baking fundamentals.
• Food safety.
• Organization.
• Time management.
• Teamwork.
• Attention to detail.
• Production efficiency.