Pastry Baker I

King Arthur Baking Company; Norwich (VT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

401(k) match

Volunteer hours

Profit sharing

ESOP

Job summary

King Arthur Baking Company in Norwich, VT is hiring for a full-time bakery role with 40 hours per week and shifts starting as early as 3:30 AM. The position requires at least 2 years of professional baking experience and offers comprehensive benefits.

You will contribute to product development, maintain quality, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced bakery environment. Employees enjoy medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, a company 401(k)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years baking experience, preferably in a professional baking environment.
• Demonstrated ability to scale, mix, bake, and finish work.
• Ability to follow formulas and instructions accurately.
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail oriented; diligent with orders.
• Multitasking and ability to share space, ingredients, and equipment with coworkers.
• Strong communication and collaboration within a team.
• Reliability: punctuality and flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to bakery operations by participating in product development, menu planning, baking trends, and innovation.
• Completes bakery administration tasks including product ordering and inventory monitoring.
• Works cross-functionally with departments in the facility and companywide.
• Participates in professional development as advised by leadership or self-directed.
• Maintains a clean work environment and adheres to food safety standards.
• Assists in training interns and new bakers.

Skills

Baking experience

Multitasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Reliability

Following formulas

Team collaboration

Job description

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Meet Us:

King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration. Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike. We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods. We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs. As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.

The Benefits:

Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match. But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

The Location:

Norwich, VT; onsite daily.

The Pay:

$19.64 to $22.14 per hour worked; commensurate with experience.

The Schedule:

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week with one weekend day required. The shifts are five 8-hour days and start as early as 3:30AM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to improvement of bakery operations by participating in product development, menu planning, keeping current with baking trends, innovation.
• Completes bakery administration tasks as necessary, which may include product ordering, and assisting in monitoring inventory.
• Works cross functionally with departments in the facility and companywide.
• Participates in professional development as recommended by leadership or self-directed.
• Sustains a clean work environment and adheres to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists in training interns and new bakers.

Education and experiences

• Minimum 2 years baking experience, preferably in a professional baking environment
• Demonstrated ability in consistently produce exceptional baked products
• Demonstrated ability in proficiency and accuracy with scaling, mixing, baking, and finish work
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role
• Highly organized, motivated, and detail oriented: Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders. Able to follow formulas and instructions accurately. Possesses a sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead. Keeping tasks on point and on time. You must be able to study formulas, choose exact ingredients, and scale correctly.
• Multitasking: Demonstrated ability to multitask and effectively share space, ingredients, and equipment with coworkers during production. Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality.
• Communication and collaboration: Ability to inform others of what is happening in the bakery, effectively listens and respects others’ point of view, and is receptive to feedback. Participates in team problem solving and decision making. Effectively works with coworkers to achieve common goals. Ask for help when needed.
• Reliability: Punctuality and consistency in attendance. Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Physical requirements/work environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical requirements

• Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Used hands to handle, control, feel objects, tools and controls
• This is a physically demanding role, requiring standing, walking, and frequently lifting up to 10 hours a day
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate commercial bakery equipment
• Repeat the same movements
• Ability to regularly work in a kitchen environment where allergens may be present
• Ability to regularly touch and taste food products which may contain allergens

Work environment

• Fast-paced bakery environment
• Exposed to hot temperatures and loud environment

Safety

• Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization
• Is responsible for providing a safe and ergonomically sound work environment, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting these conditions immediately
• Engages in safety and compliance training programs and encourage 100% team participation in same

Supervisory Responsibility

Travel

• Adheres to company-wide green norms, looks for ways to reduce, reuse, recycle
• Strives to continually improve and implement new processes to reduce our environmental impact

Uniform

• Footwear must be closed toed, non-slip shoes (shoe voucher provided)
• Socks must be worn
• Long pants, skirt or shorts required.
• Clean King Arthur Baking T-shirt (provided)
• Clean white apron (provided)
• Hair and facial hair covering must be worn (hair/beard net) (provided)
• Jewelry is not permitted, unless it is a permanent piercing or a plain wedding band
• Gloves when handling baked goods post bake

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

*Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.