Pastry Baker

Rocket Baby Bakery - 7f34; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

PTO

Sick Pay

Job summary

Rocket Baby Bakery in Wisconsin is seeking a Pastry Baker to prepare, bake, and decorate a variety of pastries for daily display. You will follow established recipes, maintain quality, and ensure a clean, safe kitchen environment.

We offer a hands-on role with room to grow, requiring at least 1 year of baking experience, knowledge of lamination and baking equipment, and flexibility for early mornings, late shifts, and weekends. Pay is based on experience with benefits such as a free meal and PTO.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hands‑on baking or pastry experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or café.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, recipe measurements, dough lamination, and the operation of baking equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; culinary arts or baking education or certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, organization, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work early mornings, late shifts, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including croissants, scones, muffins, cookies, danishes, and seasonal desserts, following established recipes and portion standards.
• Weigh, measure, mix, roll, and laminate ingredients to prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and other components according to recipe specifications.
• Shape, proof, bake, and finish baked goods using traditional bakery techniques, ensuring consistent quality, freshness, and an appealing presentation for daily display.
• Monitor oven temperatures, proofing times, and refrigeration to maintain product quality and comply with food safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient inventory, rotate stock, minimize waste, and communicate supply needs to management.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, tools, mixers, ovens, and other equipment, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff regarding daily product availability, special orders, and sold-out items.

Skills

Hands-on baking

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary arts or baking education/certification (a plus)

Tools

Mixer operation

Proofer operation

Oven operation

Job description

Job Summary: The Pastry Baker prepares, bakes, and decorates a variety of pastries and baked goods. This role is responsible for maintaining high quality, consistent execution, preparing items for daily display and creative presentation while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Pay will be based off of experience.

Benefits

• Free meal
• PTO
• Sick Pay

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of baked goods, including croissants, scones, muffins, cookies, danishes, and seasonal desserts, following established recipes and portion standards.
• Weigh, measure, mix, roll, and laminate ingredients to prepare doughs, batters, fillings, and other components according to recipe specifications.
• Shape, proof, bake, and finish baked goods using traditional bakery techniques, ensuring consistent quality, freshness, and an appealing presentation for daily display.
• Monitor oven temperatures, proofing times, and refrigeration to maintain product quality and comply with food safety standards.
• Monitor ingredient inventory, rotate stock, minimize waste, and communicate supply needs to management.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, tools, mixers, ovens, and other equipment, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Communicate with front-of-house staff regarding daily product availability, special orders, and sold-out items.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least 1 year of hands‑on baking or pastry experience in a commercial kitchen, bakery, or café.
• Knowledge of baking techniques, recipe measurements, dough lamination, and the operation of baking equipment, such as mixers, proofers, and ovens.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; culinary arts or baking education or certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, organization, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work early mornings, late shifts, and weekends as needed. Typica shifts are 10:00am-6:00pm or 2:00pm-10:00pm.