What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Doughnut Baker position at Frank's Bake Shop?
Company: Frank’s Bake Shop & Custom Catering
Location: 199 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
Shift: Overnight (Typically 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM or 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM; exact schedule to be discussed)
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
For over 80 years, Frank’s Bake Shop has been a beloved cornerstone of the Bangor community. We pride ourselves on tradition, quality, and scratch-made goodness. If you love the quiet focus of the night hours and want to be the reason Bangor wakes up to the smell of fresh, legendary glazed doughnuts, we want you on our team!
Position Overview
We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented Overnight Doughnut Room Baker to lead our nightly doughnut production. You’ll be responsible for mixing, frying, glazing, and filling our crowd-favorite doughnuts from scratch, ensuring our display cases are flawlessly stocked before the doors open at 6:00 AM.
No two nights are exactly the same, but the standard of quality always is.
Key Responsibilities
- Scratch Production: Scale, mix, roll, and cut yeast-raised and cake doughnut dough according to Frank's classic recipes.
- Frying & Finishing: Safely operate commercial fryers, track frying times, glaze, frost, and fill doughnuts (jelly, cream, etc.) with consistency.
- Kitchen Efficiency: Manage your nightly schedule independently to ensure all varieties are completed on time for the morning rush.
- Cleanliness & Safety: Maintain a clean work area, wash your production bowls/utensils, and strictly follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Inventory Prep: Help prep or stock ingredients for the following shift as needed.
What We Are Looking For
- The Overnight Mindset: You genuinely enjoy or adapt well to working night shifts while the rest of the city is asleep.
- Reliability is Everything: Our morning customers depend on the bakers showing up. Punctuality and dependable attendance are absolute musts.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift bags of flour/ingredients (up to 50 lbs), and work around hot fryers and ovens.
- Experience: Previous commercial baking, kitchen, or frying experience is a huge plus, but we are willing to train the right candidate who has passion, focus, and a strong work ethic.
- Attention to Detail: You care about consistency—ensuring every doughnut looks as good as it tastes.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive hourly pay (based on experience) with an overnight shift differential.
- Generous employee discounts on our famous baked goods, custom cakes, and deli menu.
- A stable, respectful, and family-owned work environment.
- Opportunities for growth within an established local institution.
To Apply
Stop by the shop at 199 State St, Bangor to fill out an application in person and to learn more about joining the team.
Pay: $15.10 - $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18