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Baker

Balloon Roof Baking Comany
Tacoma, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026

Balloon Roof Baking Company
Baker / Pastry Cook


We're excited to be opening the doors to a brand-new Tacoma bakery that already has a loyal and growing following. Built around a passion for exceptional sourdough bread, beautifully crafted pastries, and great coffee, our bakery is dedicated to doing things the right way- slow fermentation, quality ingredients, and attention to every detail.


But what truly sets us apart is the experience. We believe great food should be matched with warm, genuine hospitality, and we re building a team that takes pride in creating a welcoming space for every customer who walks through the door. If you love great bread, appreciate the craft of baking, and care about delivering top-tier customer service, we d love for you to be part of the team that brings this bakery to life.


Job Description


Bakers at Balloon Roof are responsible for mixing, shaping, baking, and finishing of bread, bagels, focaccia, ready to eat items and prep - ensuring the timely production of all items sold. As part of a small, collaborative team, there is shared responsibility to clean, wash dishes, and help each other in the completion of bakery tasks.


Pastry Cooks are responsible for mixing, shaping, baking and finishing of laminated pastry, cookies, quick breads, fillings and prep- ensuring the timely production of all items sold. As part of a small, collaborative team, there is shared responsibility to clean, wash dishes, and help each other in the completion of bakery tasks.


All team members utilize fundamental kitchen skills e.g. basic knife work, food preparation techniques, task management and station organization.


These positions require maintaining Balloon Roof's product quality standards within a fast paced environment, working as a member of a team in line with Balloon Roof's values, and also supporting front of house/serving customers as needed. Those who are dynamic, flexible and motivated will thrive. Openness to constructive criticism and a willingness to always improve is a must.


Duties and Responsibilities


  • Work as a member of a team to ensure the completion of daily work and bakery cleanliness.


  • Ensure that bakery items are baked, handled and stored in a manner consistent with Balloon Roof s standards.


  • Maintain an organized, respectful, efficient and clean environment.


  • Maintain safe kitchen practices with professional equipment


Job Requirements


  • Must have a current Washington State Food Workers Card.


  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds


  • Requires at least one weekend day availability, starting time as early as 4am


  • Flexibility to work between Tacoma and Fife location


Starting hourly wage is $25/hr with review upon 90 day review

Salary : $25

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