Pastry Baker Lead

The Creamery-Bakery & Coffee House; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Creamery Co. is a busy bakery and café dedicated to high-quality baked goods. We’re seeking an experienced Baker to manage daily production for our café and wholesale customers, with a focus on consistency and food safety.

You will join a collaborative team, bake a wide range of items, and help develop seasonal offerings while maintaining fast-paced efficiency and product quality.

Qualifications

• Previous professional baking experience required (2+ years preferred).
• Experience working in a commercial bakery or café is a plus.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, muffins, scones, and other baked goods according to established recipes.
• Ensure products meet quality, appearance, and consistency standards.
• Mix, shape, bake, decorate, and finish products as needed.
• Follow daily production schedules while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Properly rotate, label, and store ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient or supply needs.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with training new team members when needed.
• Work as part of a collaborative team to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Help develop new recipes and seasonal menu items.

Skills

Baking

Food Safety

Teamwork

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

The Creamery Co. is a busy bakery and café dedicated to creating high-quality baked goods from scratch. We take pride in consistency, craftsmanship, and providing our customers with products they'll come back for. We're looking for an experienced baker who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and has a passion for producing exceptional baked goods.

Position Summary

The Baker is responsible for daily bakery production, maintaining product quality and consistency, and working collaboratively with the bakery team to produce fresh baked goods for our café and wholesale customers. This role requires hands-on baking experience, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, cookies, cakes, muffins, scones, and other baked goods according to established recipes.
• Ensure products meet quality, appearance, and consistency standards.
• Mix, shape, bake, decorate, and finish products as needed.
• Follow daily production schedules while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment.
• Properly rotate, label, and store ingredients and finished products.
• Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient or supply needs.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with training new team members when needed.
• Work as part of a collaborative team to ensure daily production goals are met.
• Help develop new recipes and seasonal menu items.

Qualifications

• Previous professional baking experience required (2+ years preferred).
• Experience working in a commercial bakery or café is a plus.
• Strong understanding of baking techniques and food safety practices.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and maintain consistency.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Early morning, weekend, and holiday availability required.

We're looking for someone who

• Takes pride in their work and pays attention to the details.
• Works efficiently without sacrificing quality.
• Enjoys being part of a positive, supportive team.
• Is eager to learn and continuously improve.
• Brings creativity and enthusiasm to the bakery every day.