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Job Description: Baker
Potential Titles: Baker
Location: Albany, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Baker to oversee and execute our café food program. This role combines kitchen production with menu development, food costing, and operational guidance. The ideal candidate is comfortable preparing and finishing pre-made baked goods and café offerings while also helping shape our menu strategy, pricing, profitability, and food quality standards.
This position is perfect for someone who enjoys the creativity of menu development as much as the day-to-day execution of a café kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Operations
● Prepare, bake, assemble, and finish pastries, sandwiches, and café menu items. ● Occasionally create items from scratch for seasonal specials and featured offerings.
● Maintain food quality, consistency, and presentation standards. ● Ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and food safety requirements. ● Manage inventory, ordering, and product rotation.
Menu Development
● Recommend new food offerings that align with the café brand and customer preferences.
● Develop seasonal and specialty menu items.
● Evaluate product performance and suggest improvements.
● Research food trends and opportunities for growth.
Food Cost & Profitability
● Create and maintain recipe costing sheets.
● Analyze food costs and recommend pricing strategies.
● Identify opportunities to improve margins without compromising quality.
● Assist ownership with budgeting and forecasting related to the food program.
Leadership & Collaboration
● Train and support cafe cook staff.
● Develop prep procedures and kitchen standards.
Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28 - $40