What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker position at Street Cart Bagels?
Overview
Street Cart Bagels is seeking a skilled, dependable Head Baker to lead daily bagel production and uphold the quality and consistency that define our brand. This is a technical bakery position focused on production efficiency, precision, and product integrity — not hand-rolling. The Head Baker will work with a divider/former machine, boiling kettle, and deck or rotating rack ovens to produce NYC-style bagelsand related baked goods.
This role includes oversight of dough mixing, boiling, baking, and daily production schedules. The Head
As Street Cart Bagels grows, this position offers opportunities for expanded leadership, additional hours for catering and special production, and growth within the company’s culinary operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily bagel production from start to finish.
- Operate and maintain bakery equipment including divider/former, kettle, and ovens.
- Manage dough mixing, proofing, boiling, and baking processes to ensure product quality.
- Coordinate and train bakery staff to meet daily production targets.
- Maintain product consistency, temperature logs, and bakery cleanliness.
- Collaborate with prep and FOH teams for smooth transitions during service.
- Assist with catering and special order production as needed.
- Participate in cross-training and development across other areas of the shop.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a bakery or commercial kitchen required (lead or supervisory experience
preferred).
- Strong understanding of dough fermentation, production timing, and baking equipment operation.
- Excellent time management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Reliability for early-morning start times is essential (3AM shifts).
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus but not required.
- Primary shift: 3AM–1PM
- Occasional 12PM–6PM shifts for dough mixing, next-day prep, or catering support.
- Weekend and holiday availability preferred.
- Additional hours available as business and catering operations expand.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25