Head Baker

Newk's Eatery; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ontario Trillium Foundation in Oxford, MS is seeking a variable-hour Baker to join our kitchen team. The role requires opening the bakery early, ensuring ingredient freshness, and producing cakes with precise oven control. You will maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring baking experience, familiarity with professional equipment, and strong time-management skills. Early shifts and occasional overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Baker.
• Familiarity with all professional cooking equipment, including mixers and ovens.
• Understanding of food safety practices.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Excellent time-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Team spirit.
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Open the bakery early in the morning.
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before/after use.
• Check food ingredients for freshness, quality, and availability.
• Weigh the flour and other ingredients to prepare the batter.
• Bake different cakes.
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking.

Skills

Baking experience

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Food safety

Recipe reading

Time management

Calm under pressure

Teamwork

Early morning shifts

Job description

This is a variable hour position located in Oxford, MS. Hours may vary to meet business needs on occasion.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Open the bakery early in the morning
• Clean kitchen equipment and tools before/after use
• Check food ingredients for freshness, quality, and availability
• Weigh the flour and other ingredients to prepare the batter
• Bake different cakes
• Adjust oven temperatures to ensure proper baking

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience as a Baker
• Familiarity with all professional cooking equipment, including mixers and ovens
• Understanding of food safety practices
• Ability to read and follow recipes
• Excellent time-management skills
• Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Team spirit
• Flexibility to work early morning shifts and overtime as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy items for an extended time
• Ability to withstand different temperature zones (cooler, freezer, and ambient)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all of the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.