Bakery Assistant

Outstanding in the Field; Town of Ossining (NY); On-site; USD 22,730 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team environment

Hands-on training

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Community focus

Job summary

First Village Coffee Bakery in Ossining is seeking a dependable, energetic Baker's Assistant to support daily bakery operations. You will help produce breads, pastries, and other baked goods while delivering a friendly, high-quality customer experience in a fast-paced cafe.

The job offers hands-on training, employee discounts, and opportunities to grow within the bakery. Candidates should be able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays, stand for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Dependable and detail-oriented team member with ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Experience in bakery, kitchen, or food service preferred.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist the baker in preparing breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Measure, mix, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area per health standards.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and baking equipment; package and display baked goods for sale.
• Help monitor inventory and restock ingredients and supplies.
• Receive and organize deliveries.
• Support opening and closing bakery duties.
• Collaborate with bakery and café team for smooth daily operations.

Skills

Dependable

Detail-oriented

Team player

Early morning shifts

Physical stamina

Job description

Overview

First Village Coffee Bakery is a small shop with big dreams: serving the community and planet, helping neighbors become lifelong friends, and collaborating with the best roasters. We curate a menu of specialty coffees from sustainable roasters who obsess over quality, delivering a consistently delicious experience for customers and support for coffee growers worldwide. We believe in hospitality: guests, not just customers. We welcome questions about the menu, advice on home brewing, and suggestions for the playlist. We care about the community and the environment, using compostable take-away products, limiting animal products, offering metal straws, and actively working to eliminate single-use plastics.

We are seeking a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented Baker's Assistant to support daily bakery operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes pride in high-quality baked goods, and is passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Job description

First Village Coffee Bakery is seeking a dependable, energetic, and detail-oriented Baker's Assistant to support our daily bakery operations. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in producing high-quality baked goods, and is passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the baker in preparing breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Measure, mix, portion, and prepare ingredients according to recipes.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work area in compliance with health and food safety standards.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and baking equipment as needed. Package, label, and display baked goods for sale.
• Help monitor inventory and restock ingredients and supplies.
• Receive and organize deliveries.
• Support opening and closing bakery duties.
• Work collaboratively with the bakery and café team to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Previous bakery, kitchen, or food service experience is preferred.
• Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work well as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

What we offer

• Friendly, team-oriented work environment.
• Hands-on training and opportunities to develop baking skills.
• Employee discounts on food and beverages.
• Opportunities for growth within the bakery.
• Engaging, values-driven culture focused on community service.

Compensation

this position is hourly, $16.50 - 20/hr

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Deadline

No deadline