French Bakery Kitchen Assistant

Miss Madeleine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Job summary

Miss Madeleine, a French bakery in New York, seeks a Bakery Kitchen Assistant to support daily production and maintain product quality. The role requires prior bakery kitchen experience and is part-time with an immediate start.

You will assist with dough prep, baking operations, and basic front-of-house tasks while upholding strict food safety standards. Candidates should be available for morning shifts, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and have strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery kitchen experience required.
• English proficiency required.
• Part-time availability.
• Immediate start preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ingredient & dough prep: measure ingredients, scale flour, sift dry goods, assist with dough mixing and croissant shaping.
• From-scratch prep: assist with madeleines, muffins, brownies and other snacks.
• Baking & ovens: monitor proofing, load/unload ovens, track product rotation.
• Kitchen sanitation: wash bowls, baskets and utensils; sanitize surfaces and manage waste.
• Inventory & restocking: unpack deliveries, organize storage and ensure tools are ready.
• Support roles: assist front-of-house, box orders, or prep for display case.

Skills

Ingredient prep

Dough prep

Croissants shaping

Oven operation

Sanitation

Inventory management

Front-of-house support

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Bakery Kitchen Assistant to join our team. **Apply only if you have a previous experience working in the kitchen of a bakery to be considered and if you are available for an in person interview on**. In this role, you will be crucial in maintaining the quality of our products and smooth daily operations. Your responsibilities will include: . .

• Ingredient & Dough Prep: Measuring out ingredients, scaling flour, sugar or butter, sifting dry goods, and assisting with basic dough mixing, (for croissants and snacks), or shaping croissants..
• From scratch prep: Helping in snack dough preparation, like madeleines, muffins, brownies, traditional French snacks, etc....
• Baking & Ovens: Monitor proofing times, load and unload commercial ovens, and track product rotation..
• Kitchen Maintenance & Sanitation: Washing mixing bowls, proofing baskets, and utensils, sanitizing prep surfaces, and managing waste to meet strict food safety standards..
• Inventory & Restocking: Unpacking deliveries, organizing dry storage and walk-in refrigerators, and making sure bakers have the tools and pans they need ready at hand..
• Support Roles: Occasionally helping with front-of-house counter, boxing orders, or prep work for the display case.

Working previously in the kitchen of a French bakery is a big plus!

Experience

Required

Languages

English – Advanced

Employment

Part-time

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday (6:30am to 11:30am)

Salary

$20 hourly

Benefits

plus tips

Starting time

Immediate start!

About Miss Madeleine: French Bakery serving quality hand made baked goods fresh everyday. Proud to serve New York since 10 years with excellent customer service.