Early-Morning Production Baker

Gimme! Coffee; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Living Wage employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Gimme! Coffee's Bakery in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Production Baker to join a fast-paced, hands-on team. This early-morning role requires strong baking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standardized recipes.

After the first bake, a brief local delivery is required and some cleaning tasks are included. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work Sunday-Thursday with 35–40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production bakery is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to follow recipes and adjust batches.
• Strong attention to quality and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients according to recipes and measure accurately.
• Open the bakery, start ovens as early as 3am.
• Carry out early-morning bake for locations and wholesale accounts.
• Adjust recipes and par sheets to scale production.
• Monitor quality and communicate issues to teammates.
• Maintain sanitation and organize stock.
• Replenish and rotate stock; handle packing away.

Skills

Tasting ability

Driver's license

Punctuality

Baking career interest

Follow instructions

Quick learner

Adaptability

Organized

Work eligibility

Education

Baking/Pastry degree

Production baking experience preferred

ServSafe familiarity

Tools

Convection ovens

Industrial mixers

Gram scales

Job description

Gimme! Coffee's Bakery in Ithaca, NY is seeking a Production Baker to join a fast-paced, hands-on team. This early-morning role requires strong baking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standardized recipes.

After the first bake, a brief local delivery is required and some cleaning tasks are included. The ideal candidate has a passion for baking, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to work Sunday-Thursday with 35–40 hours per week.