Culinary - Bakery, $18.00/hour

Honest Weight Food Co-op; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Honest Weight Food Co-op is seeking a Food Service Baker to prepare and deliver a fresh assortment of baked goods, develop standard recipes, and manage expenses in a cooperative setting. You will work across baking, deli and food service areas to maintain high quality products, minimal waste, and seasonal offerings.

The role supports multiple shifts (full-time or part-time) with a starting pay of $18.00/hour plus a $2/hour differential for early hours, and requires at least 2 years of baking

Qualifications

• 2+ years of baking or equivalent education/experience.
• Well organized with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic baking techniques and safe knife use.
• Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and kitchen appliances.
• Passion for baking breads, pastries, and desserts with excellent service.
• Ability to work safely in a busy environment and stay calm.
• Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with reliability and initiative.
• Must be able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to follow oral instructions in noisy environments.
• Basic computer skills including email and spreadsheets.
• Accurate arithmetic and numerical skills.
• Willingness to collaborate and learn from others.
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily bakery inventory and complete order sheets.
• Monitor ingredient pricing and margins while minimizing waste.
• Read production sheets and catering orders; follow recipes precisely.
• Prepare diverse bakery items using local/organic ingredients.
• Maintain attractive bakery display and signage for sale items.
• Track costs and sales to manage inventory effectively.
• Develop seasonal and dietary options (vegan, gluten-free).
• Coordinate with Deli manager on equipment and supply needs.
• Introduce new bakery recipes and review costing with Deli manager.
• Meet production criteria for quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Plan production to meet sales traffic and avoid waste.
• Maintain sanitation and proper storage procedures.
• Train and supervise staff and substitutes as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and respond to requests.

Skills

Baking experience

Organization

Food safety

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Creativity in baking

Safety and calm under pressure

Verbal/written communication

Self-motivation

Physical endurance

Reading and following instructions

Basic office software

Numerical/arithmetic skills

Team collaboration

Resourcefulness

Flexibility

Job description

Title

(FT/PT) Food Service, Baker

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Food Services Close Date Description

Overview

To prepare and deliver an attractive and delicious array of baked goods; to develop standard recipes which meet Coop food policy and departmental objectives regarding local and organic food sourcing, sales, margin, labor costs.

Status

Full Time or Part Time Available, $18.00/hour

Additional $2/hour Differential for hours worked before 6am.

Supervisor

Food Service Manager, Bakery Manager

Job Responsibilities

Baking

• Perform and maintain a daily inventory of bakery ingredients and complete order sheets
• Monitor ingredients pricing and sales to ensure margin accuracy and to uphold our commitment to serve high quality products at a competitive price while keeping waste to a minimum
• Read and follow departmental production sheets, catering orders and other written communications correctly
• Follow recipes, meeting time and quality standards for finished products
• Know and follow proper rotation, dating and food storage procedures
• Maintain a full and attractive bakery case and bread display
• Prepare a diverse array of bakery items and breads including seasonal, local, organic ingredients and catering to a dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options
• Meet production criteria with regard to quality, quantity and timeliness of display of product
• Prep recipes to be baked the following day
• Maintain systems and procedures to permit another baker to easily substitute for a shift.
• Create accurate signage and labels for each item offered for sale
• Communicate regularly with Deli manager on equipment and supply needs of bakery department
• Introduce new bakery recipes and review for proper costing with Deli manager.
• Develop seasonal and holiday specialties including vegan, non-vegan, and gluten free selections.
• Track and fulfill bakery requests and special orders
• Work with deli manager to maintain bakery sub‑department, tracking costs of goods, sales and losses.
• Track sales of baked goods so as to prepare appropriate amounts of baked goods based on sales traffic.

Food Service Area Maintenance

• Ensure all work surfaces, trays, mixing bowls and pans used in baking are washed, cleaned and put away before break.
• Maintain stove, oven, sinks, prep surfaces, and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition, according to Department of Health standards
• Daily cleaning of entire deli bakery case, bread display, and bakery prep area
• Fill flours and re‑stock key products, bags and boxes before they are depleted
• Clean spills promptly and take out trash in a timely manner
• Keep working area clean, swept, and mopped
• Follow proper safety, food storage, and labeling procedures
• Promptly advise Food Service Manager of any equipment repair or replacement needs

Customer Service

• Provide significant attention to customers including a willingness to go above and beyond expectations for all internal and external guests
• Smile and greet everyone you encounter
• Maintain awareness of customers throughout the store in order to ensure premier customer experience

General

• Be positive in the performance of all aspects of the job
• Take responsibility for knowing the menu and understanding recipes (including: knowing how it tastes, how it looks, how it travels, and what accompaniments are required)
• Recognize and communicate to supervisor the need for adjustments in the production schedule
• Maintain awareness of co-workers and their activities;
• Supervise and train member and substitute workers
• Work effectively as part of a team; recognize when help is needed and be willing to offer or ask for help
• Maintain consistency in food preparation while also providing creativity where appropriate
• Be prompt for scheduled start times and be willing to work beyond scheduled hours as assigned to get the job done.
• Promptly advise supervisor of any ordering requirements, equipment needs, or staffing issues
• Attend all departmental meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Attend general staff meetings
• Have fun at work!

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Open Date 10/28/2026 Position Food Service, Baker

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in baking or equivalent combination of culinary education and experience;
• Well organized, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic baking techniques, safe use of knives, proper work station sanitation techniques, and food temperature “danger zone”
• Familiarity with professional stoves, ovens and professional kitchen appliances
• Demonstrated passion for baking great breads, muffins, bars, cakes, pies and desserts and giving great service to internal staff and member and to customers
• Ability to work safely and remain calm and organized in a crowded and deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated organizational and verbal/written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to spend 100% of work time standing and with regular and frequent environmental exposures to cold, heat, and water
• Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs regularly
• Ability to attend to and follow oral instructions and verbal cues in a noisy environment
• Demonstrated familiarity with basic office software including word processing, email, internet access, and spreadsheets; regular access to email and text messages
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Willingness to collaborate with and learn from co-workers
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and flexibility

Shift

Various Shifts