Bakery Operations Lead & Baker

LOWDER BAKING COMPANY; Ruston (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LOWDER BAKING COMPANY in Ruston, LA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Baker to help run daily bakery operations, lead the team, and bake scratch-made pastries.

You’ll schedule production, train staff, ensure food safety, and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced shop. This hands-on role blends leadership with hands-on baking, and requires Tuesday–Saturday availability and physical stamina. Join a close-knit team committed to quality and community.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least 1 year of leadership experience; commercial baking experience is a plus but not required.
• Skills: Strong communication, organization, and training abilities.
• Attitude: Positive, professional demeanor with a customer-focused mindset.
• Dependability: Trustworthy, reliable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility: Full availability Tuesday–Saturday during bakery hours, with reliable transportation.
• Physical ability: Comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Passion: Genuine appreciation for scratch-made baked goods and commitment to quality and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Bakery General Manager to oversee daily operations and lead the team.
• Bake and prepare a variety of products, including breakfast pastries, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and more.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure fresh, consistent, and timely offerings.
• Train and support team members in both baking techniques and front-of-house procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and help maintain a welcoming bakery atmosphere.
• Handle inventory management, product rotation, food safety, and cleanliness.
• Assist with opening or closing duties and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Baking

Communication

Organization

Training

Customer service

Dependability

Flexibility

Physical stamina

Passion

Job description

LOWDER BAKING COMPANY in Ruston, LA is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager / Baker to help run daily bakery operations, lead the team, and bake scratch-made pastries.

You’ll schedule production, train staff, ensure food safety, and deliver friendly customer service in a fast-paced shop. This hands-on role blends leadership with hands-on baking, and requires Tuesday–Saturday availability and physical stamina. Join a close-knit team committed to quality and community.