Early Morning Bread Baker

Swamp-Rabbit-Cafe-and-Grocery; Riverside (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage increase

Higher Sunday/federal holiday wages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA contributions

Paid Time Off

Sabbatical program

Swamp discount 30%

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted bike share program

Job summary

Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery in Riverside, SC is seeking a dedicated Bread Baker to mix, proof, cut and bake our flagship STECCA daily using fresh ingredients. This role starts with early shifts and offers growth opportunities within a mission-driven community.

You will work 3:00 am–11:00 am shifts, uphold quality standards, and join a team that values local sourcing and customer service. Comprehensive benefits and wage growth await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for local food and storytelling.
• Honest, professional and respectful conduct.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and build relationships.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Produce baked goods following recipes and weight standards.
• Follow daily checklists to prepare and bake a variety of goods.
• Mix, roll, and proof dough using standard equipment.
• Adhere to time and temperature guidelines for quality.
• Sort and pack pastries for cafe, store, catering, or wholesale orders.
• Apply final touches for retail display.

Job description

Description

Do you love being the reason the store smells amazing when customers walk in? Can you measure, mix, and bake with precision—even before the sun comes up? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.

The Bread Baker’s role is to mix, proof, cut and bake our flagship item- STECCA daily using the best possible ingredients for customers to enjoy the best possible eating experience.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Produces Swamp baked goods including: baking, mixing, scaling, portioning recipes and following Produces Swamp baked goods including: baking, mixing, scaling, portioning recipes and following proper weight standards
• Follows daily checklists to prepare and bake a variety of unique baked goods
• Mixes, rolls, and proofs dough using industry standard equipment
• Follows proper time and temperature guidelines to ensure a quality bake each time
• Sorts, assembles, and packs pastries for cafe use, store sales, or catering and wholesale orders
• Puts the final touches on baked goods to be packaged and put out for retail sales

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?

AGE/AVAILABILITY

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be available for a variety of early morning shifts such as 3:00 am- 11:00 am as well as weekends

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
• Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
• Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
• Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
• Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Wage increase available if exceeding requirements
• Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
• Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
• HSA contributions for eligible health plans
• Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
• Sabbatical program for all employees
• Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program

WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY

Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.