Seasonal Bakery Specialist - High-Volume Breads & Pastries

Deerfield Academy; Deerfield (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Deerfield Academy seeks a full-time, temporary baker to prepare a wide range of baked goods for the dining hall, Greer Store, Louis Café, and special events. This assignment begins in November and is expected to end around mid-March 2027.

Responsibilities include baking breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and muffins; operating ovens and mixers; and keeping the bakery clean and sanitary. You will also communicate with dining hall staff and perform related food service duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of baking experience in a commercial setting.
• Experience with breads, pastries, and specialty baked goods.
• ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to measure and scale recipes for high-volume production.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff.

Responsibilities

• Bake a wide variety of items including rolls, breads, cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins.
• Use and maintain commercial kitchen equipment.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and bakery area.
• Communicate preparation steps to dining hall staff.
• Perform Food Service Worker or Cook duties as needed.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Baking expertise

Communication

Food safety awareness

Ability to follow recipes

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Deerfield Academy seeks a full-time, temporary baker to prepare a wide range of baked goods for the dining hall, Greer Store, Louis Café, and special events. This assignment begins in November and is expected to end around mid-March 2027.

Responsibilities include baking breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and muffins; operating ovens and mixers; and keeping the bakery clean and sanitary. You will also communicate with dining hall staff and perform related food service duties as needed.