Pastry Baker

Wheatsville Food Co-Op; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Wheatsville Food Co-Op in Austin, TX seeks a Pastry Baker to prepare a variety of baked goods and keep bakery cases stocked. This part-time role requires dependable attendance and willingness to learn and grow with the Bakehouse team.

You will follow recipes, operate Bakehouse equipment safely, and help maintain sanitary conditions while meeting production goals across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of baking experience.
• Must be able to follow recipes.
• Professional and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to handle multiple demands.
• Regular, reliable attendance with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bread, rolls, muffins, cakes, pastries, donuts per recipes.
• Maintain high quality of baked goods and monitor bakehouse production.
• Follow production schedule and ensure proper storage and labeling.
• Operate bakehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain sanitary workspace and comply with Health Department standards.

Skills

Baking experience

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Recipe following

Attendance & reliability

Job description

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Pastry Baker

Part Time Austin, TX, US

Purpose

To prepare attractive baked goods and keep all bakery cases stocked.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be present and prepared to begin work at the start of scheduled shifts.
• Prepares bread, rolls, muffins, cakes, pastries, donuts and other baked goods according to recipes.
• Monitor goods being produced in the Bakehouse to ensure the highest quality of finished product.
• Checks production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.
• Operates Bakehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a high level of production in order to supply multiple locations.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace throughout shift.
• Use proper storage, cooling and labeling procedures.
• Ensure that unsellable items are properly disposed of.
• Fulfill all shift duties.
• Maintain Bakehouse and food storage areas in sanitary, orderly condition meeting Health Department standards.
• Comply with Health Department regulations including head coverings, proper dress, drinks, and hand washing.
• Willingness to increase product knowledge over time.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings.
• Participate in quarterly inventories.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Bakehouse Supervisor, Fresh Manager, or Operations Leads.
• May be designated according to specialty baked or scheduled Bakehouse shifts.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 1-2 plus years of previous baking experience.
• Handles self in professional manner.
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly, helpful personality.
• Ability to handle & prioritize multiple demands.
• Ability to follow recipes.
• Regular, predictable attendance; flexibility in scheduling

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• High volume baking experience
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment.
• Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezers etc.)