What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastry Baker position at Mighty Bread Company?
About Mighty Bread Company
Mighty Bread Company is a James Beard–nominated wholesale and retail bakery in East Passyunk. We create naturally leavened breads and pastries for our retail customers and some of Philadelphia’s top restaurants. We are looking to expand our growing pastry team.
Why you should apply:
We believe excellence matters — from shaping croissants to scooping muffins. Whether you’re dividing dough, sweeping the floor, or working the morning bake, every task plays a part in delivering exceptional pastry. If you take pride in your work, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and show up with energy and a positive attitude — you’ll fit right in.
What you'll do:
- Work both morning bakes and production shifts, executing what is needed for each of those stations. Experience with croissants is a plus.
- Be responsible along with the team for keeping track of pastry inventory and quality.
- Scale ingredients and mix batters precisely.
- Handle other bakery production tasks: prepping bakery items, cleaning, general kitchen upkeep
- Help with packing, bagging, and prepping pastries for delivery
- Safely lift up to 50 lbs
Must-haves:
- Previous experience in commercial bakery or restaurant pastry and baking.
- Organized, reliable, and able to move quickly when needed — oven-room heat and fermenting pastries wait for no one.
- Physical stamina and comfort lifting 50 lbs
- Flexibility: shifts generally begin between 4:00 AM–7:00 AM, with weekend and holiday availability required
- Willingness to handle whatever needs doing — from baking to cleanup to prep — with a team-focused mindset
Who we’re looking for:
- A team-player — someone who knows that baking, packing, cleaning matters
- Someone for whom “good enough” isn’t good enough — you take pride in what you make
- Someone who respects pastry and baking and understands that there is always something new to learn within that realm. Patience with product and quality.
- Someone ready to commit to the craft, engage fully, and grow with us
Compensation & Perks
- Hourly pay (based on experience) tips
- Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision insurance · Paid Time Off · 401(k)
Apply today
Send your resume and a description of your relevant experience. We evaluate you based on your skills, authenticity, and enthusiasm. We are an inclusive workplace: sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia have no place here. If you’re ready to work hard, learn, and make pastries we’re proud of — we want to hear from you ASAP.