Pastry Cook

At Orijin, we believe exceptional baking begins with exceptional people. Located in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor, Orijin is an artisan bakery dedicated to handcrafted breads, viennoiseries, pastries, desserts, and seasonal baked goods. Every item we produce reflects our commitment to craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and genuine hospitality.

If you're a passionate and detail-oriented Pastry Cook who takes pride in creating beautiful, high-quality baked goods, we'd love to meet you. You'll help produce products for our retail bakery, wholesale partners, and special orders while developing your skills in a collaborative, fast-paced artisan bakery.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare, mix, scale, laminate, shape, proof, bake, and finish artisan breads, pastries, viennoiserie, and desserts according to established recipes and production standards.
• Execute daily production schedules accurately and efficiently while maintaining exceptional consistency, freshness, and presentation.
• Prepare, package, and label products for retail displays, wholesale accounts, and special orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked production workspace while following FIFO inventory practices and food safety standards.
• Safely operate commercial bakery equipment including mixers, ovens, proofers, and sheeters.
• Monitor ingredient and product levels and communicate inventory or equipment needs to bakery leadership.
• Support seasonal menu changes, recipe implementation, and new product development while contributing to a positive, team-oriented culture.

Why Work with Us?

We value our employees and offer a range of benefits to full-time team members to support both professional growth and personal well-being.

• Growth Opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Sick Time.
• Discounted GoPass for your commute.
• Employee Discounts on food.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous bakery, pastry, or professional kitchen experience required.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, production schedules, and detailed production techniques.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high quality standards.
• Willingness to learn artisan baking techniques and continuously develop professionally.
• Morning, Weekend, and Holiday availability.
• Reliable transportation to Orijin's downtown Ann Arbor location, with the ability to plan for parking and arrive on time.

• Previous bakery, pastry, or professional kitchen experience required
• Demonstrated ability to accurately execute recipes, production schedules, and standardized preparation methods.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple production tasks while meeting established deadlines and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt to changing production needs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
• Commitment to maintaining product consistency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move continuously throughout extended production shifts.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, including ingredient bags, trays, and bakery racks.
• Perform repetitive motions including mixing, rolling, shaping, lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, and kneeling.
• Safely operate commercial bakery equipment.
• Comfortably work in varying temperatures, including around ovens, refrigeration, and flour dust.