Bakery Launch Specialist

tsu.edu; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Baker to join the New Store Opening Support team in Houston. You will provide on-site support across baking and cake decoration stations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely store readiness during openings.

Responsibilities include preparing bakery items, decorating desserts, training staff, and reporting QC metrics to HQ. Travel for openings and flexible hours are expected in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site operational support for new store openings across baking, cake decoration, and sandwich preparation stations.
• Prepare and bake a variety of bakery items including breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes according to company recipes and standards.
• 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; escalate 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.

Job description

Texas Southern University is seeking a Baker to join the New Store Opening Support team in Houston. You will provide on-site support across baking and cake decoration stations, ensuring quality, safety, and timely store readiness during openings.

Responsibilities include preparing bakery items, decorating desserts, training staff, and reporting QC metrics to HQ. Travel for openings and flexible hours are expected in a fast-paced environment.