Bakery Team Member (pastry)

Ole & Steen; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) matching

Competitive salary $20–$24/hour

50% discount at Ole Steen US locations

Free meals during shifts

Uniforms provided

Paid vacation and sick time

Holiday accrual

Commuter benefits

Healthcare coverage

Résumé du poste

Ole & Steen in NYC is hiring for a hands-on pastry production role on a high-volume line focusing on Danish viennoiserie like croissants and cinnamon swirls. Early morning shifts support our NYC stores, with a collaborative team dedicated to quality, consistency, and craft.

Join a fast-growing, international bakery environment that values training, mentorship, and opportunities to advance into lead or supervisory roles while contributing to a strong food-safety culture.

Qualifications

• Culinary school or apprenticeship completed.
• 1 year of professional bakery experience; Danish/Scandinavian methods a plus.
• Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking pastries a plus.
• Ability to work weekends and some holidays.
• Lift 50+ lbs without restrictions; stand/bend for extended periods.
• Basic math skills; excellent time management.
• Follow health and safety standards and food safety regulations.

Responsabilités

• Portion, shape, and store doughs to spec using FIFO and food safety protocols.
• Visually inspect ingredients and doughs for freshness and quality.
• Communicate ingredient usage and inventory needs to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and follow all health department standards.
• Collaborate with bakers and laminators to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and workplace policies.

Formation

Culinary School program or apprenticeship

Description du poste

Job Details

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE ‘HYGGE’ AT OLE & STEEN

At Ole & Steen, we bring the spirit of Danish hygge — comfort, quality, and joy — into everything we do. Our breads and pastries are hand-crafted using time-honored techniques, and we’re growing fast in NYC. We’re currently seeking a team member to join our dedicated bakery team.

If you’re passionate about laminated doughs, love the rhythm of artisan production, and want to grow your craft in a supportive, international environment — we want to hear from you.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As part of our pastry production line, you’ll focus on shaping traditional Danish viennoiserie such as croissants, cinnamon swirls, and our other signature pastries. This is a hands-on, high-volume role working early morning shifts to products for our NYC stores.

You’ll be part of an energetic and skilled team where quality, consistency, and craft matter.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Portion, shape, and store doughs to spec, using FIFO and food safety protocols.
• Visually inspect ingredients and doughs for freshness and quality.
• Communicate ingredient usage and inventory needs to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and follow all health department standards.
• Collaborate with fellow bakers and laminators to meet daily production goals.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and workplace policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
• 1 years of professional experience in a bakery. Experience with Danish or Scandinavian baking methods is a huge plus!
• Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking pastries is a plus
• Ability to work weekends, and some holidays
• Able to lift 50+lbs without restrictions
• The ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions
• Basic math skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

OPPORTUNITIES

At Ole & Steen, we’re growing quickly and that means plenty of opportunity for you to grow with us. Whether you’re learning to laminate croissant dough, cross-training with our bread team, or stepping into a lead or supervisory role, we’re committed to supporting your development and helping you build a lasting career here.

BENEFITS

• 401 (K) matching program
• Competitive salary rate range between $20.00 - $24.00$ (depending on experience)
• 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
• Free meals during shifts
• Uniforms provided
• Learn new skills and grow with us
• Generous paid vacation and sick time to promote work-life balance
• Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
• Commuter benefits
• Optional healthcare coverage, up to 83% paid by Ole & Steen

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or background.

ABOUT OLE & STEEN

Founded in Denmark in 1991, Ole & Steen (originally Lagkagehuset) has been a pioneer of artisanal, handcrafted baking. We’ve been Denmark’s favorite bakery for over 30 years and are now bringing our Danish heritage to NYC — with three locations and more on the way.

We believe that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing properly — with heart, quality, and pride.

Are you ready to build something beautiful, one layer at a time?