Bread Baker

Too Sweet Cakes; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Consistent hours

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A local bakery in Phoenix is seeking a skilled Bread Baker to join their team. The ideal candidate will focus on scaling, mixing, and preparing various doughs for pastries. Applicants should have a passion for baking, a strong attention to detail, and at least 1-2 years of experience in professional baking. A Food Handlers Certificate is required. This full-time position offers a collaborative environment and the opportunity to work in a fast-growing setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in professional baking or dough production preferred.
• Strong understanding of dough behavior and mixing methods is a plus.
• Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Excellent time management and ability to follow through on production goals.
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50-75 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Scale, mix, and prepare various types of doughs.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstation.
• Communicate proactively with team members.
• Follow established formulas and production procedures.
• Perform additional production or cleaning tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Dough Behavior Knowledge

Recipe Accuracy

Job description

Job Title: Bread Baker

Location: Too Sweet Cakes

Anticipated Schedule: 8am - 4:30pm OR 10am - 6:30pm OR 12pm - 8:30pm (Training will be 11am - 7:30pm)

Job Type: Full-time (30-40 hrs/week)

Pay: $18-19/hr DOE

Join Our Growing Team! At Too Sweet Cakes, we're looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Bread Baker focused on doughs to join our kitchen crew. In this role, you'll focus on scaling, mixing, and preparing a variety of doughs that serve as the foundation of our pastry offerings. If you take pride in precision, love working with your hands, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate: Communicate proactively with the Back of House Manager and fellow team members. Be open to giving and receiving feedback, and always work with a team-first mindset.
• Dough Production: Scale, mix, and prepare doughs including laminated, cookie, tart, biscuit, and scone doughs, following standardized recipes and daily prep sheets.
• Recipe Accuracy: Follow established formulas, weights, and production procedures to ensure consistency and quality.
• Storage & Labeling: Properly label, store, and organize doughs with attention to shelf life and rotation standards.
• Cleanliness & Organization: Maintain a clean, sanitary, and well-organized workstation, including regular equipment cleaning.
• Equipment Use: Safely and efficiently operate mixers, sheeters, and other relevant bakery equipment.
• Inventory Awareness: Track ingredient usage and communicate low inventory or equipment issues in a timely manner.
• Time Management: Work with efficiency and purpose to meet daily and weekly dough production goals.
• Quality Control: Maintain consistency in texture, weight, and handling of dough. Identify and address any issues with dough integrity.
• Other Duties: Perform additional production or cleaning tasks as assigned by the Back of House Manager based on business needs.

Requirements

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in professional baking or dough production preferred, but not required.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of dough behavior, mixing methods, and fermentation standards is a plus.
• Food Handler Certificate: Food Handlers Certificate required.
• Passion for Baking: Enthusiasm for crafting high-quality pastry foundations and learning bakery systems.
• Time Management: Excellent time management and the ability to follow through on production goals.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 25 lbs frequently and up to 50-75 lbs occasionally.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to weights, measurements, and dough consistency.
• Schedule Flexibility: Open availability and flexibility to support production flow is a MUST.

Benefits

• Full-time position with consistent hours.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work at a fast-growing bakery with high product standards.

Ready to Get Mixing?
If you're excited to bring your dough‑making skills to Too Sweet Cakes, we'd love to hear from you! To learn more about our bakery, check out our website or follow us on Instagram.

Website: www.toosweetcakes.com
Instagram: @toosweet_cakes