What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dessert Baker position at Magpies Bakery?
Are you a seasoned baker who thrives when the ovens are hot and the pace is fast? Magpies Bakery—a Knoxville institution known for bringing sweetness to the Scruffy City—is looking for a skilled, high-energy Baker to join our team.
Magpies is currently in an exciting phase of growth, and we’re looking for more than just a set of hands. We are seeking experienced professionals who want to be part of our evolution; team members who are eager to collaborate, innovate, and help us achieve our goals.
What We’re Looking For:
- Commercial Expertise: You have proven experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial bakery environment.
- Efficiency & Precision: You know how to manage your station, multitask under pressure, and maintain a clean workspace without breaking a sweat.
- Quality Focused: You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, ensuring every loaf, cake, or pastry meets our premium standards.
- Team Player: You’re reliable, punctual, and ready to collaborate with a crew that treats baking like an art form.
Our bakers are responsible for preparing and baking cakes, cupcakes, and other specialty baked goods in accordance with company recipes, quality standards, and production schedules. This position requires teamwork, accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety guidelines to ensure consistent, high-quality products for customers.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Prepare, mix, and bake cakes, cupcakes, and other baked goods according to standardized recipes and specifications.
- Measure, weigh, and combine ingredients accurately to maintain product consistency.
- Monitor baking processes, including oven temperatures and baking times, to achieve optimal results.
- Work efficiently and collaboratively to meet order volume and production deadlines
- Inspect finished products to ensure quality, appearance, and taste meet company standards.
- Properly label, date, and store baked products to maintain freshness.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, equipment, and storage areas.
- Adhere to all food safety, handling, and sanitation regulations.
- Monitor ingredient inventory levels and communicate needs to management.
- Assist with other bakery duties as required, including packaging, decorating support, customer orders, and cleaning and maintenance tasks.
- Assist with occasional events at the Kitchen and with community partners
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay commensurate with experience.
- Position receives tips in addition to hourly wage*
- Full-Time Employees are Eligible for Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance & Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Employee discount on all store items
- Standard shifts for this role are scheduled between 5am-5pm Monday-Friday. However, Saturday availability is a must.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe any previous experience you have with baking.
Experience:
- Baking: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17