Overnight Pastry Baker — Craft Fine Desserts

cambridgeschoolofculinaryarts; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 37,195; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

CSCA Café, the sister restaurant to Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, seeks an experienced baker to prepare, bake, decorate and finish a variety of pastries and desserts. You will manage doughs, batters and creams while ensuring high quality in a fast-paced retail kitchen.

Shifts are overnight, 3 days a week plus 1–2 full production days with the cafe baking team, based on business needs. Competitive benefits and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of baking/pastry experience preferred.
• Pastry/culinary certificate, diploma or degree preferred.
• HS diploma or GED required.
• Proven baker, preferably in a similar role.
• Strong 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.
• Food Safe Handling Certified.

Responsibilities

• Prepare doughs, batters, creams and frostings according to recipes.
• Operate ovens and baking equipment to specification.
• Decorate desserts with frosting, creams and edible decorations.
• Monitor quality and adjust recipes as needed for consistency.
• Track and restock inventory of ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workspace and follow health regulations.
• Package finished products for sale with presentation standards.
• Document ingredient usage and inventory levels.

Skills

3+ years baking/pastry

Strong baking techniques

Independence with supervision

Organizational skills

Stamina/long hours

Food safety certified

Education

Pastry/Culinary certificate/degree preferred

HS diploma or GED required

Job description

CSCA Café, the sister restaurant to Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, seeks an experienced baker to prepare, bake, decorate and finish a variety of pastries and desserts. You will manage doughs, batters and creams while ensuring high quality in a fast-paced retail kitchen.

Shifts are overnight, 3 days a week plus 1–2 full production days with the cafe baking team, based on business needs. Competitive benefits and professional development are offered.