What are the responsibilities and job description for the Overnight Pastry Baker position at The Buttery?
Overview
The Overnight Baker plays a key role in bringing The Buttery’s viennoiserie and pastry program to life each day. Working through the night, this position is responsible for preparing, proofing, and baking products with precision to ensure everything is ready for morning service. Success in this role requires strong time management, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and consistency. The ideal candidate is dependable, works well in a fast-paced production environment, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen while collaborating closely with the broader baking team.
Responsibilities
- Bake with Precision: Prepare, proof, and bake pastries and viennoiseries according to recipes and production schedules.
- Stay on Schedule: Manage time effectively to ensure all baked goods are ready for delivery without compromising quality.
- Maintain High Standards: Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all products.
- Keep It Clean & Safe: Operate baking equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.
- Work as a Team: Collaborate with fellow bakers and kitchen staff to meet daily production goals smoothly.
Qualifications
- 1 year of professional baking experience, preferably in bread, viennoiserie, or pastry production.
- Strong understanding of baking processes, including proofing, fermentation, and lamination (preferred but not required).
- Ability to manage time effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- A team-oriented mindset and willingness to take direction.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.
What We Offer
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our business continues to expand.
- Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
- Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts, and more.
About Us
We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink—we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge.
The Buttery is many things:
- a great local eatery
- the village bakery & patisserie
- an exceptional specialty coffee shop
- all wrapped in a unique retail environment
We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives. But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.