BAKERY PREP ASSISTANT

Gimme Coffee, Inc.; Krum Corner (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Gimme! Coffee Ithaca’s Bakery seeks a reliable Prep Assistant to measure ingredients, portion pastries, restock inventory, and deliver goods to multiple Ithaca locations. You’ll work in a fast-paced, house-made daily pastry environment with opportunities to learn and advance.

The role requires punctuality, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate gram scales and standard bakery equipment. Morning shifts with occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• Keen tasting and smelling abilities essential for quality checks.
• Ability to identify products by sight, smell, and taste.
• Must have valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Portion ingredients accurately using gram scales and follow recipes.
• Label and date prep clearly; box weekly baked goods per par sheets.
• Assist in production of muffins, scones, turnovers; monitor quality and report issues.

Skills

Keen tasting & smelling abilities

Product identification by sight/smell

Punctual & reliable

Basic math skills

18+ eligibility to work in US

Driver’s license

Tools

Gram scales

Commercial bakery equipment

Job description

Come join our team! The Bakery at Gimme is the exclusive baked goods supplier for Gimme! Coffee in Ithaca, New York, a specialty coffee roaster/retailer founded in 2000. All pastries are house-made daily, and delivered to each of our Ithaca locations. It's a fun and fast-paced environment with opportunities for learning and advancement.

The bakery prep assistant is responsible for measuring recipe components, weighing ingredients, portioning product, restocking inventory, delivering pastries, and cleaning, as well as other general bakery related tasks. Must be prompt and reliable with own transportation.

SCHEDULE

• Sunday-Thursday 6am-230p
• May need to cover some weekend shifts as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Baking & Prep (Major)

• Efficiently and accurately portions ingredients as per standardized recipes using gram scales, working within time allotted and according to specifications.
• Clearly labels and dates all prep.
• Accurately boxes weekly baked goods as per par sheets.
• Assists in production of some baked goods, including, but not limited to: scooping muffins, mixing scone batters, filling fruit turnovers.
• Constantly monitors quality of prepared goods; promptly communicates issues with teammates.
• Cooperates with team and suggests ideas to improve work‑flow and minimize waste.
• Stays late to get job done if necessary; calls for coverage if unable to work; covers shifts in emergencies.

Delivery (Major)

• Boxes pastries for delivery.
• Drives to upstate Gimme! Coffee locations and delivers pastries in a safe and timely manner.

Stocking & Inventory Maintenance (Minor)

• Replenishes and organizes ingredient stock.
• Assists with putting orders away properly.
• Labels and rotates product accurately.

Cleaning (Minor)

• Deep cleans bakery equipment on a regular basis.
• Assists in general clean‑up and sanitation of bakery as needed.
• Maintains work area in a neat, clean, sanitary and orderly manner.
• Observes all Gimme! Coffee approved sanitation and safety procedures at all times.

Other Essential Functions

• Upholds the values and mission of Gimme! Coffee
• Follows all policies and procedures set by Gimme! Coffee
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Keen tasting and smelling abilities are a key component of the job
• Ability to identify product by sight, smell, and taste
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
• Punctual and reliable
• Basic math skills
• Interest in baking
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to adapt and learn new procedures
• Organized, efficient, and excellent at multitasking
• Documentation of being at least 18 years of age and eligible to work in the United States

Experience, Education, and Training

• Previous experience in a production baking facility preferred but not necessary
• Experience using gram scales
• Familiar with commercial bakery equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is subject to the following requirements:

• Physical activities: Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, and Repetitive Motion.
• Physical requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The worker is required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, to operate machinery, and to make general observations of facilities or structures. The worker is frequently required to taste and smell coffee and/or food for evaluation purposes. The worker must be able to work with the following allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, tree nuts and peanuts. The worker may be required to work more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Working conditions: The worker is subject to environmental conditions inside and outside, noise, vibration, hazards (such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals), atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation), and is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Tools used: Ovens, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, sinks, commercial mixers, and small kitchen appliances; Hand trucks and dollies; Cars and trucks; Ladders and stairs; Computers and office equipment.

COMPENSATION

This role begins at $21.76. Gimme! Coffee offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Gimme! Coffee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Living Wage for US certified employer.