Bakery Production Associate - 21C

East Side Enterprise; North Scituate (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Corner Market Café in Rhode Island is seeking a dependable Bakery Production Associate to help prepare bakery items, maintain food safety, and keep production on schedule in a fast-paced café setting.

You will follow recipes, measure ingredients, use kitchen equipment safely, and assist with opening shifts, customer service, and maintaining cleanliness. The role requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Follow established recipes and food safety procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and work at a steady pace.

Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods and other bakery products according to recipes and procedures.
• Measure, portion, mix, and handle ingredients for production.
• Follow production schedules and assist with opening bakery activities.
• Operate bakery equipment safely and maintain sanitation throughout shift.
• Assist customers and provide friendly service in guest-facing areas.

Skills

Food safety

Quality focus

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

Dependable

Tools

POS system

Job description

Starting at $16.50 per hour Per Hour + Tips

Applicants must be 18 years or older

Help Us Make Something Great Every Day

Corner Market Café is looking for a dependable, motivated team member to help prepare the fresh bakery items our guests enjoy every day.

The Bakery Production Associate plays an important role in daily café operations by preparing bakery products, organizing ingredients, maintaining food safety standards, and helping keep production on schedule.

This is an active, hands-on position for someone who enjoys working with food, staying productive, and being part of a team.

If you take pride in doing quality work and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we want to meet you!

Benefits That Support Our Team

We offer benefit options based on eligibility and employment status.

• Vision Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Matching 401(k) Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off

The Role

As a Bakery Production Associate, you will assist with the preparation and production of bakery items while helping maintain the quality, cleanliness, and efficiency of the café's food preparation areas.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, comfortable working on their feet, and able to maintain consistent production standards while working at a steady pace.

Daily Responsibilities

• Prepare baked goods and other bakery products according to established recipes and procedures
• Measure, portion, mix, prepare, thaw, and handle ingredients as required for production
• Follow daily production schedules and help ensure products are prepared in a timely manner
• Assist with opening and early-morning bakery production activities when scheduled
• Monitor products during preparation to ensure proper quality, appearance, and consistency
• Properly store ingredients and finished products according to company procedures
• Use bakery and kitchen equipment in accordance with safety and operating procedures
• Clean and sanitize equipment, preparation surfaces, tools, and assigned work areas
• Maintain proper food handling and sanitation practices throughout the shift
• Help with café food preparation and other operational tasks when needed
• Assist customers and provide friendly service when working in guest-facing areas
• Operate the POS system and process transactions when assigned
• Communicate with coworkers and café leadership to keep production moving efficiently
• Participate in training and apply coaching and feedback
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Café Manager or other members of management

What Will Make You Successful

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in producing fresh, consistent, quality food
• Pays close attention to recipes, measurements, presentation, and food safety
• Can maintain a steady pace while handling multiple production responsibilities
• Is dependable and prepared to contribute each scheduled shift
• Communicates effectively with coworkers and management
• Works well independently as well as within a team
• Maintains a positive attitude in a busy environment
• Is willing to learn new recipes, procedures, equipment, and responsibilities
• Accepts coaching and uses feedback to improve performance
• Keeps their work area organized and takes responsibility for cleanliness
• Understands the importance of following food safety and workplace safety procedures

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

This position requires frequent standing, movement, lifting, and repetitive physical activity. Candidates must be able to:

• Regularly lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more
• Stand and remain active for extended periods during the workday
• Bend, stoop, reach, lift, and move throughout the café and food preparation areas
• Perform repetitive hand, arm, and body movements for extended periods
• Use hands and fingers with the dexterity required to prepare food and operate kitchen equipment
• Safely operate bakery and kitchen equipment
• Work safely around food preparation equipment, cleaning products, and workplace chemicals
• Work effectively in a fast-paced and sometimes confined food production environment
• Complete cleaning, stocking, preparation, and other physical duties associated with café operations

Our Workplace

We expect every team member to help create a positive, respectful, and professional environment. Employees should communicate appropriately and work cooperatively with customers, coworkers, managers, vendors, and other business partners.

Corner Market Café is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements.