Overnight Baker

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A culinary arts institution in Cambridge is looking for a skilled baker to prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries and desserts. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of baking experience and is detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment. This part-time position includes overnight shifts and offers competitive pay between $24 and $27 per hour, along with employee discounts and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of baking/pastry experience preferred.
• Proven baking experience in a similar role.
• Food Safe Handling certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and mix ingredients for doughs and batters.
• Operate ovens to bake products to specifications.
• Monitor quality and consistency of baked goods.
• Maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Baking techniques

Attention to detail

Time management

Inventory management

Education

Pastry/culinary certificate or degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Ovens and baking equipment

Job description

Overview

CSCA Café, the sister restaurant to Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, is a new café and bakery known for its pastries, desserts, coffees and teas. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality products, showcasing CSCA’s Professional students and alumni, and creating a community space for customers to enjoy beverages, pastries and retail products.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced baker to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing, baking, decorating and finishing a variety of doughs, pastries and specialty desserts. The candidate should demonstrate excellent time management and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Experience with different doughs, batters, mixes, and the lamination process is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation: Measure and mix ingredients to prepare doughs, batters, creams and frostings according to established recipes
• Baking: Operate ovens and baking equipment to bake products to specifications, adjusting temperatures and times as needed
• Decorating: Create visually appealing desserts with frostings, creams and edible decorations (e.g., chocolate)
• Quality Control: Monitor quality and consistency of baked goods, adjusting recipes or processes as needed
• Inventory Management: Track and manage ingredient and supply inventories, restocking as needed to maintain production levels
• Cleaning and Sanitation: Maintain a clean workspace and adhere to health and safety regulations
• Packaging: Package finished products for sale or distribution, ensuring presentation meets company standards
• Record Keeping: Document ingredient usage, inventory levels and any issues or adjustments during the baking process

Qualifications

• 3+ years of baking/pastry experience preferred
• Pastry/culinary certificate, diploma or degree preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Proven baking experience, preferably in a similar role
• Knowledge of baking techniques and equipment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Physical stamina for long hours and manual tasks
• Ability to work during nighttime hours (evening to early morning)
• Food Safe Handling certification

Compensation

• $24 - $27/hr, commensurate with experience and education

Work Environment

• Retail/restaurant, commercial kitchen environment

Position Type and Hours

• Hourly, part-time position
• Typical shifts are overnight, 3 days a week, plus 1–2 production days with the cafe baking team as needed
• Schedule based on operating hours and business needs

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunities for professional development

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