Bakery Assistant

About us

Cupcake Charlie's is a small business with one of it's 5 locations in Newport, RI. We are customer-focused, creative, and engaging, and our goal is to hire positive, upbeat people who we can teach and mentor and help to grow. We strive to create a positive work environment that builds you up and creates confidence in the work place.

We are looking for BOTH Year-Round and Summer only Employees

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment

The person in this position will be responsible for assisting the manager in the day to day operations of the bakery. The ideal candidate has customer service experience with some experience in a bakery, cafe, coffee shop, or ice cream shop. We are hoping to find someone with a love for the food industry, and a willingness to learn and grow within the bakery field. This position is great for the experienced worker/baker, OR also is a great entry-level position that will allow the right candidate to quickly learn about being in the kitchen and the basics of preparing batters, frostings, fillings, and so much more. A large part of the job is also multi-tasking while waiting on customers, as we are very customer-centric, and focus on top-notch customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Conform to standard food handling and sanitation protocols.
• Clean & sanitize the kitchen and equipment as needed.
• Operate mixing machines and ovens as needed.
• Operate cash register/POS to make sales.
• Keep store stocked with ingredients, supplies, and products for sale.
• Help customers choose products for purchase.
• Sell products requested by customers.
• Prepare batters, frostings and fillings, etc.
• Bake and Decorate, if experienced
• Evening Store Closing Responsibilities

This position would include some day shifts, but mostly closing shifts and at least one shift each weekend

Hours vary in the Summer, vs the Fall and Winter, based on shop closing times.

We hope to hear from you soon!!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.50 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 – 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Retirement plan

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any baking or decorating experience?
• Are you looking for Year-Round Work, or Summer Employment?

Work Location: In person