What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker / Pastry Cook – Afternoon Shift position at Almont Baking and Donut Company?
Job Summary
Baker / Pastry Cook – Afternoon Shift
About Us
Almont Baking & Donut Co. is a locally owned, family-run bakery proudly serving the Almont community for nearly 40 years. We’re known for our fresh donuts, breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and specialty baked goods. We take pride in quality, consistency, and carrying on a long-standing tradition of great baking and friendly service.
Position Summary
We are looking for a dependable and motivated Baker/Pastry Cook to join our team. This position will assist with the daily preparation and baking of a variety of fresh bakery products, including breads, sourdough, pastries, desserts, cakes, and specialty sweets.
We’re looking for someone with good baking fundamentals, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy bakery environment. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, self-motivated, and works well as part of a team.
Some general bakery or professional kitchen experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who has a passion for baking and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and bake breads, sourdough, pastries, cakes, desserts, and other bakery items
- Follow recipes and maintain consistent quality
- Assist with daily bakery production and preparation
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- Take pride in quality, presentation, and consistency
Schedule: Afternoon shifts: Part-time or full-time available. Compensation: Based on experience
If you enjoy baking, take pride in your work, and would like to be part of a local bakery with deep roots in the community, we’d love to meet you. Apply today to join the Almont Baking & Donut Co. team!
Responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of baked goods, including breads, cakes, pastries, and specialty items, following established recipes and quality standards
- Decorate pastries with precision using cake decorating techniques to enhance visual appeal
- Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, proofers, and pastry tools safely and efficiently
- Maintain a clean and organized work area by adhering to food safety protocols and sanitation standards
- Assist in food preparation tasks related to pastry production and other culinary offerings
- Support high-volume production needs by efficiently managing multiple tasks during the afternoon shift
Experience
- Proven experience in baking or pastry preparation within a commercial kitchen or bakery setting
- Strong knowledge of food handling safety practices and food safety management systems
- Skilled in decorating, pastry preparation, and food presentation techniques
- Familiarity with operating various kitchen equipment safely and effectively
- Ability to follow detailed recipes accurately while maintaining consistency in baked goods
Join us to craft delicious baked goods that bring joy to our customers! Your culinary talent combined with your dedication to quality will make a real difference every day.
Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $21