What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Production Line Baker position at Dog Tag?
About Dog Tag
At Dog Tag Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Dog Tag Bakery provides an innovative, hands-on educational program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, equipping them with the skills to launch their own businesses or transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce.
Our bakery is a place where delicious treats and meaningful service meet. Every item we create reflects our dedication to supporting those who have served our country. With every loaf, cookie, and pastry, we honor the veterans, military families, and caregivers who walk through our doors, offering them a path to success through learning, community, and empowerment.
Why Dog Tag?
What makes Dog Tag truly unique is our holistic approach to social impact. We don’t just serve great food; we provide a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive, grow, and connect. Our values of service, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and respect guide everything we do — from the way we interact with our team to the way we engage with our customers.
As part of our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that’s bigger than baking. You’ll help empower individuals, change lives, and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that transforms the lives of veterans, military families, and caregivers while serving delicious food to the community.
Role Description
We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time baker who loves to bake with purpose and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. Being a baker at Dog Tag is an empowering experience — an opportunity to grow in your career. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in from-scratch baking, as well as some savory experience.
Baker Responsibilities & Duties
At Dog Tag Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DC’s Georgetown neighborhood, Dog Tag Bakery provides an innovative, hands-on educational program for veterans, military spouses, and caregivers, equipping them with the skills to launch their own businesses or transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce.
Our bakery is a place where delicious treats and meaningful service meet. Every item we create reflects our dedication to supporting those who have served our country. With every loaf, cookie, and pastry, we honor the veterans, military families, and caregivers who walk through our doors, offering them a path to success through learning, community, and empowerment.
Why Dog Tag?
What makes Dog Tag truly unique is our holistic approach to social impact. We don’t just serve great food; we provide a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive, grow, and connect. Our values of service, entrepreneurship, empowerment, and respect guide everything we do — from the way we interact with our team to the way we engage with our customers.
As part of our growing team, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that’s bigger than baking. You’ll help empower individuals, change lives, and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that transforms the lives of veterans, military families, and caregivers while serving delicious food to the community.
Role Description
We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time baker who loves to bake with purpose and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. Being a baker at Dog Tag is an empowering experience — an opportunity to grow in your career. We are looking for a candidate who has experience in from-scratch baking, as well as some savory experience.
Baker Responsibilities & Duties
- Make and bake breakfast pastries from scratch, including muffins, scones, croissants, and biscuits.
- Proof yeasted doughs and products, like croissants and danishes
- Measure ingredients and prepare batters and doughs.
- Help with the preparation of catering and event menus.
- Ability to multi-task during brunch on the weekends. This includes making waffles, eggs made to order, and plating
- Knife skills are not a necessary requirement, but they are a plus
- Operate machinery in a clean and safe manner and report unsafe conditions.
- Assist with making brownies, blondies, and bars
- Assist with baking cookies and cutting bars.
- Follow directions and recipes correctly.
- Ensure all product is kept to Dog Tag Bakery standards, checking for consistent appearance and quality.
- Maintain a positive, respectful, and clean work environment.
- Abide by all Health and Safety standards.
- Highly responsible, punctual, and reliable.
- Have access to reliable transportation.
- Take initiative and work well both independently and as part of a team.
- Good attention to detail.
- Work well under pressure.
- Quickly recognize and resolve problems.
- Must be able to multitask effectively.
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Full-time work schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week.
- Must be available to work Friday-Tuesday and start as early as 5:30 am. Start times may vary due to catering orders.
- Starting wage: $18-$20 per hour (based on experience) plus tips.
- Paid vacation time and five additional paid holidays per year.
- Paid end-of-year closing: in celebration of the incredible work done across all departments during the year, Dog Tag closes between Christmas and New Year.
- Medical (health, dental, and vision) insurance, life & accident insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, transportation), short-term and long-term disability insurance, and retirement plans.
- Free shift drinks and food discounts.
- Opportunities for training and career growth.
- 1 years of industry baking experience or culinary school equivalent required.
- Experience with from-scratch baking preferred.
- Knowledge in proofing yeasted doughs/products preferred.
Salary : $18 - $20