Overnight Pastry Baker

The Buttery; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Dynamic work environment

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k, PTO, Sick Time

Job summary

The Buttery in Norristown, PA seeks an Overnight Pastry Baker to lead nightly production of viennoiserie and pastries. You will prepare, proof, and bake to exacting standards, ensuring morning service runs smoothly.

The role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. Ideal candidates have 3+ years baking experience, understand proofing and fermentation, and can work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional baking experience in bread or pastry.
• Strong baking knowledge including proofing, fermentation, lamination preferred.
• Ability to manage time effectively in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Bake pastries and viennoiseries according to recipes and schedules.
• Manage time to ensure goods are ready for morning service.
• Maintain consistent taste, texture, and presentation.
• Operate baking equipment safely and keep a clean, organized workspace.
• Collaborate with fellow bakers and kitchen staff to meet daily goals.

Skills

Bread baking

Viennoiserie

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Food safety

Job description

Overnight Pastry Baker

The Buttery Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description:

Overview

The Overnight Baker plays a key role in bringing The Buttery’s viennoiserie and pastry program to life each day. Working through the night, this position is responsible for preparing, proofing, and baking products with precision to ensure everything is ready for morning service. Success in this role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and consistency. The ideal candidate is dependable, works well in a fast-paced production environment, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen while collaborating closely with the broader baking team.

Responsibilities

• Bake with Precision: Prepare, proof, and bake pastries and viennoiseries according to recipes and production schedules.
• Stay on Schedule: Manage time effectively to ensure all baked goods are ready for delivery without compromising quality.
• Maintain High Standards: Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all products.
• Keep It Clean & Safe: Operate baking equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.
• Work as a Team: Collaborate with fellow bakers and kitchen staff to meet daily production goals smoothly.

Requirements:

Qualifications

• 3+ year of professional baking experience, preferably in bread, viennoiserie, or pastry production.
• Strong understanding of baking processes, including proofing, fermentation, and lamination (preferred but not required).
• Ability to manage time effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to take direction.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our business continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts, and more.

About Us

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.

The Buttery is many things:

• a great local eatery
• the village bakery & patisserie
• an exceptional specialty coffee shop
• all wrapped in a unique retail environment

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.