NOTHING BUNDT CAKES-Assistant Baker

Nothing Bundt Cakes; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Nothing Bundt Cakes as an Assistant Baker, where you'll play a key role in creating delightful cakes for our guests. This position offers a fun, casual work environment, flexible hours, and opportunities for career growth, while embodying our core values of service and excellence.

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Cake discounts

Paid time off after 90 days

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Previous experience in a bakery or food service environment is a plus.
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Follows proprietary recipes and baking methods accurately.
• Assists in daily baking and production processes.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of the workstation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow directions

Teamwork

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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At Nothing Bundt Cakes, the Assistant Baker is at the heart of it all.

Dedicated to perfecting the craft, you are able to support the Bakery because you see beauty in raw ingredients and strive for consistency when you make our guests' favorite recipes. You'll make the cakes that make people's days, so you'll get to enjoy yours as well.

Here are a few reasons working here is so sweet

Enjoy your evenings: We close earlier than most food service jobs.

We offer flexible work schedules.

We're keeping it casual. T-shirts and sneakers are where it's at!

Cake discounts. Yummm!

This job is fun. It's literally a piece of cake!

This is a great place to make new friends!

It smells great in here, all the time, and you will too!

You'll get trained. Not only on crafting cake, but on growing your career.

TITLE: Bake Assist / Assistant Baker

REPORTS TO: Bakery Manager/Lead Operator

Position Summary

The Nothing Bundt Cakes (NbC) Assistant Baker partners with the Baker to ensure that cakes of the highest quality are consistently created for our guests and contributes to superior service by meeting production demands. Following strict proprietary recipes, NbC production methods and food safety standards, the Assistant Baker helps the Baker perform the repeated baking process for our delicious cakes offered in a variety of flavors and sizes. The Assistant Baker embodies NbC core values and demonstrates a strong commitment to excellence and efficiency in the workplace.

Accountabilities/Duties:

• Follows NbC proprietary recipes and cake production methods with precision and achieves productivity goals.
• Effectively utilizes measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens, and other tools to bake cakes.
• Assists baker with accurately preparing raw ingredients and equipment for baking, places cake pans into hot oven and monitors the baking process.
• Assists baker with daily baking and production flow and processes
• Adheres to the proper packaging, labeling and storage of baked cakes as well as product rotation standards, and maintains baking and refrigeration logs.
• Cleans, sanitizes, and restocks workstation and assists baker to ensure all baking supplies are sufficiently prepared for the next shift.
• Complies with all health and safety guidelines and NbC policies and procedures, including strict adherence to dress code and personal hygiene.
• Maintains a consistent work attendance and punctuality record.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Core Values and Competencies

• Servant's Heart

o Goes above and beyond to support the team or guest, and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive.

o Keeps the good of the team or guest ahead of personal interests or gain.

o Displays humility and empathy in interactions with others.

• Spirit of a Champion

o Demonstrates pride in responsibilities, an intense drive and a passion to succeed.

o Takes initiative and 100% ownership of responsibilities, with zero excuses for issues within direct control.

o Operates with a strong sense of urgency and adheres to NbC brand standards.

• Genuine Connections

o Projects warmth, enthusiasm and optimism that attracts others.

o Builds positive, productive relationships with all team members.

o Listens actively and communicates openly, clearly and respectfully.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Is able to understand written and oral directions, interpret instructional documents such as recipes, operating procedures and health and safety rules, and apply knowledge to perform job responsibilities.

o Please note that NbC recipes are available in English and Spanish.

• Understands basic units of measurement used in the U.S.
• Has the ability to perform repetitious, physical tasks that require the strength to lift items of moderate to heavy weight (as much as 50 pounds) and stand for extended periods of time.
• Is able to operate commercial-grade ovens and other bakery equipment and work adjacent to a high-heat source.
• Is meticulous about using exact measurements, paying strict attention to timing and working on a tight, fast-paced production schedule.
• Can evaluate products, processes, information, and surroundings to determine compliance with standards.
• Possesses the discipline and attention to detail to strictly adhere to health and safety practices and work environment standards.
• Is diligent, organized, and self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Education, Certifications and Work Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• While no formal education or work experience is required, previous experience as a Baker or in another operational support role at a bakery, restaurant or foodservice environment is a plus.

Work Availability: Must have the flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, some weekends and holidays, based on changing business demands. FULL-TIME (preferred) and PART-TIME schedule is available.

After 90 - days, full-time employees may be eligible for health benefits (medical/vision insurance) and paid time off.