Bakery Associate

Women-operated bakery in process of becoming a worker-owner collective. We are seeking a baker/cupcake decorator who is responsible, creative, and organized. Shifts are 4-8 hours per day, minimum 20 hours/week. Weekend availability is a must, with flexible shifts available Monday-Saturday. Even if ownership is not of interest to you- we are a small team committed to open communication, collective decision-making, and creative expression. We love coming up with new cupcakes flavors and menu items to sell in the shop, and are always learning and experimenting with new cake decorating techniques.

Qualifications

• Must love dessert!
• Great at working on a team
• Must be able to work weekends
• Some baking experience either at home or professional
• Fast learner with good problem solving skills
• Can lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in a small, often fast-paced environment
• Have or obtain a CA Food Handler’s Certificate
• Customer Service, bakery and/or food service experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Production, including:
• Baking (including troubleshooting recipes)
• Decorating cupcakes and cakes
• Making frostings and fillings
• Daily Shop Maintenance, including:

Dishes/mopping

• Organizing/tidying shop inventory
• Monitoring supply levels of ingredients and other necessary materials
• Customer service, including:
• Greeting customers and selling baked goods
• Cash handling
• Answering phone calls
• Attending weekly team meetings, collective decision-making

Benefits

• Starting pay is $18/hour, going up to $22/hour after 6 months.
• Some paid holidays and accrued paid sick time
• Flexible schedule
• Free cupcakes!

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include every task or responsibility that may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid sick time
• Paid training

Restaurant type:

• Bakery

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person