Pastry Cook/Baker at Sweet Treets Bakery

Homebase, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Tips

Job summary

Sweet Treets Bakery in Austin, TX is seeking a pastrycook/baker to join our creative team. The role involves production baking, decorating, and handling wholesale orders while maintaining high quality and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of bakery/pastry experience or pastry school background, are reliable, and can lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible starting times include early mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of production bakery/pastry experience.
• Pastry School applicants welcomed.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must obtain Food Handlers License within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist head bakers with production baking including: specialty orders, case cake production, and wholesale when needed.
• Fillings and frostings.
• Pastry production.
• All specialty desserts.
• Storefront retail case and wholesale items.
• Assist with wholesale deliveries.
• Focus on handling customer orders, inventory management, quality control, and keeping the kitchen organized.

Skills

Bakery production

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Pastry School

Food Handlers License

Job description

Join the Sweet Treets Bakery Family in Austin, TX!

Are you passionate about the art of desserts and patries and ready to bring your creativity to the table? Sweet Treets Bakery, a beloved gem in Austin's vibrant Oak Hill neighborhood, is on the lookout for an exceptional pastrycook/baker to join our dynamic team! For over a decade, we've been at the heart of Austin's confectionery scene, crafting not just stunningly beautiful treats but also unforgettable experiences for our community.

As a key player in our bakery, you'll be part of a team renowned for its artistic flair and culinary finesse, consistently impressing with both classic and innovative creations. We are seeking someone who is not only creative and punctual but also reliable and possesses an unwavering attention to detail. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a legacy that has been sweetening lives and sparking smiles for over 10 years.

If you're ready to rise to the occasion in an environment where your talents will be celebrated and nurtured, Sweet Treets Bakery is your next destination. Let's bake a difference together!

Schedule/Shifts:

Typical schedule is starting anywhere from 7:00am-8:30 am.

Must have flexibility in scheduling, working early mornings, weekends, and holidays (closed New Years, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas eve, and Christmas day).

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Reports to and works closely with Manager
• assist head bakers w/ production baking which includes: specialty orders, case cake production, and wholesale when needed
• fillings and frostings
• pastry production
• all specialty desserts
• storefront retail case
• wholesale items
• assist with wholesale deliveries
• focus on handling customer orders, inventory management, quality control, maintaining kitchen, and organization.

Ideal/Qualified Candidates will:

• be available to work full time. (35-40 hours)
• have strong communication and organization skills
• have a positive, coachable attitude and willingness to learn
• have reliable transportation.
• have 1-2 years of production bakery/pastry experience preferred. Pastry School applicants welcomed.
• have worked at least one year in high volume production bakery
• be responsible for decoration of specialty cupcakes and pastries
• have good time management skills and the ability to multi-task with a calm demeanor
• have the ability to follow directions, establish procedures, and prioritize tasks
• have the ability to visually examine products for quality and specifications
• be able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs
• able to follow recipes and instructions both written and oral
• maintain a clean personal work area, as well as public work area
• Obtain Food Handlers License w/i 30 days of being hired

Compensation is competitive and will be based on experience and includes tips. We offer employee discounts.