352 Bakery Assistant jobs in the United States

Are you captivated by the intricate science of baking, the delicate art of mixing, and the enchanting magic of taste? Do you enjoy pastries? If so, you're in for a treat! The esteemed  Il Buco Alimenteria & Vineria Bakery Department, a unique establishment that takes pride in its naturally leavened products and emphasizes organic and locally sourced ingredients, seeks passionate pastry assistants like you to join our innovative team!

The bakery assistant provide support to the Head Baker in the Bakery department while working with other baking assistants. They are responsible for assistance in sourdough bread preparation, maintaining a clean work area, and keeping a consistent schedule of availability.

If you have a basic understanding of sourdough rustic breads, fermentation, and laminated doughs (breads of all types, croissants, rye, etc.) and are looking to gain practical skills and grow your knowledge of bread while making meaningful contributions to the Bakery program this is an excellent opportunity for you. 

Responsibilities include:

• Weighing, Mixing and Shaping of sourdough breads
• Setting up and breaking down the Bakery Department each shift.
• Storing food safely.
• Cleaning and maintaining the Bakery area according to food safety standards.

The Ideal Bakery Assistant :

• Has passion for baking, pastries, baking ideology, and direction
• Meticulous attention to detail and a sense of urgency: Scaling, mixing, portioning, shaping, and baking a variety of doughs; Knowledge and understanding of fermentation
• Recognize the importance of professionalism and respect and exemplify this in interactions with the Head Baker and co-workers 
• Strong communication skills and professional working proficiency in English are a plus.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of Rustic Breads and Fermentation
• Understanding of NYC DOH
• Early morning flexibility. Note: Assistants must work weekends and holidays. They must start work early to prepare baked goods for morning trade
• Clear Communication and Organization Skills
• Ability to Work Independently and Multitask
• Physical Ability to Lift 50 Pounds
• Equipment familiarity and operation: mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, proofing equipment, etc.
• Over One to two year of Baking Experience

At Alimentari & Vineria, we're not just a business but a community of food professionals passionate about learning and growth. If you're excited about honing your skills, working with high-quality ingredients, and delivering impeccable service, we'd love to meet you!

Note: The above duties are subject to change.

Il Buco Alimentari & Vineria is a proud equal opportunity employer

Seeking Line Cooks for New Restaurant in Rhinebeck, NY

Join us in creating something extraordinary! From the team behind INNESS, Lola Pizza, Ray’s Bar and Freemans, Little Goat is a new cafe, market and restaurant that  celebrates the beauty of farm-to-table dining in the Hudson Valley. We focus on vegetable-forward dishes, housemade pasta, local meats and freshly baked goods. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented baking and pastry assistant to help bring this vision to life.

The Role:

• You will be working closely with the Executive Chef and Sous Chef to help execute pastry and bread production for the cafe and restaurant. This includes dough production (enriched doughs, breads, laminated doughs, etc), helping shape and fill pastries, baking breads including focaccias and other flatbreads, and pastry prep for dinner service. 
• Communication with Executive Chef and Sous Chefs to complete daily tasks as required.
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
• Maintaining sanitation standards.
• AM availability required.

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 1 Years of professional baking and pastry experience. 
• Culinary Arts degree or advanced culinary arts certification is a plus but not required.
• A love for farm-to-table cooking and an enthusiasm and willingness to learn about and prepare baked goods that incorporate seasonal fruits and produce as well as freshly milled NY state grains. 
• Commitment to maintaining exceptional food quality and an impeccable kitchen environment.
• Reliable; able to get to work on time and stay focused and efficient. 

  Why Join Us?

•   Work with a renowned hospitality team that has built some of New York’s most beloved restaurants.
•   Be part of an exciting new venture in a vibrant, welcoming community.
•   Enjoy the opportunity to learn more about farm-to-table cooking, pasta and bread in a supportive, collaborative environment.

  If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

About Postscript:

Postscript is a new concept kitchen, roastery & marketplace serving nourishing food and drink prepared on-site, up-front & center. We are working to create a local institution committed to producing and showcasing the best seasonal produce and carefully curated selection of local products available. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business, from purchasing to staffing to customer relations.

We strive to provide friendly and engaged service to give our guests the space to connect with their community. We take on the challenge of breaking down barriers to make the complete experience accessible to whatever degree our guests choose to engage. 

Baker Summary:

The baker is responsible for the execution of dishes at Postscript. The Baker ensures that dishes are prepared correctly and that daily bake off and production is executed in a timely, clean, and efficient manner. The Baker works closely with the Chef and Sous Chef and must be able to assume responsibility for all aspects of execution. Including but not limited to, prepping ingredients, baking products, stocking ingredients, accounting for deliveries, openings and closings.

Primary roles of the Baker:

1. Kitchen Responsibilities

• Responsible for the service of food adhering to Postscript standards of service and quality.
• Ensure cleanliness of workstations.
• Following procedures and proper hygiene to maintain high standards of food safety
• Prepare a variety of baked goods and confections with an awareness of consistency of products
• Follow formulas and instructions from recipes to maintain consistency, communicate with Chefs and team members.
• Stay organized on daily prep projects and communicate with team members on what is needed.
• Be flexible with production schedules.
• Prevent the spoiling and cross contamination of foods by implementing proper sanitation practices while ensuring compliance with policy and health regulations.
• Report any maintenance or repairs needed to the KM.
• Follow departmental policies as well as restaurant rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook and by management.
• Understand that Postscript is not just a market; it is a delicious exploration for those who go here. What comes out of our kitchen, whether it be packaged or plated, should always amplify that experience.

1. Facility Maintenance: 

The aesthetic and overall cleanliness and condition of the facility is an essential part of our customer experience.

• Ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance of the entire kitchen, including and not limited to store room, refrigerators, trashroom, etc.
• Ensure that the facility is both clean and in compliance with health department requirements.

Team member qualities: 

• Model and apply the employee handbook and code of conduct equitably.
• Teach, mentor, and inspire (and be inspired by) all kitchen employees.
• Respond proactively and positively to challenges in production.
• Maintain professionalism with attire and enforce team hygiene standards.
• Help build and maintain positive relationships between the back and front of the house.
• Honesty and integrity
• A passion for work and knowledge of food and beverage. 
• A strong and committed work ethic with an ever-present enthusiasm. 
• A true team player with the ability to lead an entire team and take pride in teaching others.
• A proactive leader always going above and beyond.
• An eye for detail, cleanliness, and organization.
• Ability to multitask under pressure with a smile.
• Humility and the constant desire to learn and seek improvement.
• Ability to make appropriate decisions in adverse situations
• Willingness to question, bring ideas to the table, and to make changes to be the best we can be.

Requirements:

• Must have experience as a baker or pastry cook.
• Minimum of 2+ years in a kitchen.
• The job's physical demands include; standing, climbing ladders, reaching and lifting loads of up to 50 pounds, and being on your feet 8+ hours a day.

Compensation:

Our goal is complete and total customer satisfaction. But to effectively care for our customers, we must first care for ourselves. That all starts by supporting our employees with a living wage, training and support, professional development, health, and well-being. 

Compensation: Starts at $21.00/hr. Depending on experience

• Medical Insurance
• 401K (after 6 months)
• Employee Discount
• Personal Time Off
• Tips
• Shift Meal
• Free coffee

This position is a Full-Time hourly position, and as such, you may be required to work mornings, evenings, weekends. This position is open and available immediately. 

Send your resume and intro letter to; This job description generally describes the roles and responsibilities intended for this position; however, responsibilities may change from time to time depending on the needs of the business. Job seekers that are eligible for the position will receive additional information via email or phone. Please do not call us with further questions about the job.

Postscript is an equal-opportunity employer. All elements related to the hiring, promotions, assignments, or privilege of employment are based on individual merit, performance, competency and the needs of the business. We do not discriminate based on age, ancestry, race, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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You will model expertise in Bakery and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.What you'll do.Be a Team Leader: Supervises the team within the Bakery department to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of the club by communicating the goals of the department; executing company programs; adhering to policies and being an advocate for the member, the associate, and the company; working collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club is meeting the member's expectations.Be an Expert: Maintains an in-depth knowledge of business on the floor, backroom operations, product specifications, and seasonality of product by ensuring the Bakery department meets company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, equipment usage, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance; sharing knowledge and training the team; ensuring team members possess the knowledge of new products, recipes, and production specifications and equipping them with what they need to do their job effectively.Be a Techie: Leverages digital tools to plan for and drive sales, improve the shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement. Utilizes hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production, training, and product quality; and adopting new tools and encouraging others to use them.Be an Owner: Drives the business results, ensuring commitment to operational excellence; maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area in the Bakery department; ensuring appropriate planning and staffing for weekly bakery volumes; driving consistency in quality, food safety and company policies to support both production and member service; maintaining accurate inventory, audit, and compliance standards; producing and displaying merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan.Be a Talent Ambassador: Teaches and trains the team by identifying training needs; providing and developing necessary skills to deliver high quality products to the members; encouraging career growth for team members; and sourcing new talent internally and externally to work on the team.Develops, communicates, and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; analyzing and applying information from multiple sources; monitoring progress and results; and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities.Demonstrates, promotes, and supports compliance with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining, guiding, and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices; implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems.Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources, information, and tools; determining customer needs and business priorities; coordinating and executing work assignments; providing advice, feedback, and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved; and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges. 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Position Summary.As a Bakery Department Lead you will drive sales in your area and supervise your team of hourly associates to deliver to our members more of what they love, for less. You will model expertise in Bakery and work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets the member’s expectations.What you'll do.Be a Team Leader Supervises the team within the Bakery department to deliver on the business plan and contribute to the overall success of the club by communicating the goals of the department executing company programs adhering to policies and being an advocate for the member the associate and the company working collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club is meeting the members expectations Be an Expert Maintains an indepth knowledge of business on the floor backroom operations product specifications and seasonality of product by ensuring the Bakery department meets company and regulatory standards for quality inventory equipment usage production safety sanitation and compliance sharing knowledge and training the team ensuring team members possess the knowledge of new products recipes and production specifications and equipping them with what they need to do their job effectively Be a Techie Leverages digital tools to plan for and drive sales improve the shopping experience and elevate associate engagement Utilizes hand held technology to make immediate business decisions related to production training and product quality and adopting new tools and encouraging others to use them Be an Owner Drives the business results ensuring commitment to operational excellence maintaining a neat clean and safe work area in the Bakery department ensuring appropriate planning and staffing for weekly bakery volumes driving consistency in quality food safety and company policies to support both production and member service maintaining accurate inventory audit and compliance standards producing and displaying merchandise according to the merchandise layout plan Be a Talent Ambassador Teaches and trains the team by identifying training needs providing and developing necessary skills to deliver high quality products to the members encouraging career growth for team members and sourcing new talent internally and externally to work on the team Develops communicates and implements processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating with managers coworkers customers and other business partners analyzing and applying information from multiple sources monitoring progress and results and identifying and addressing improvement opportunities Demonstrates promotes and supports compliance with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by explaining guiding and demonstrating how to apply these in executing business processes and practices implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy: and assisting management with correcting ethical and compliance issues and problems Leads and participates in teams by using and sharing resources information and tools determining customer needs and business priorities coordinating and executing work assignments providing advice feedback and support to ensure timelines and work quality are achieved and modeling and helping others with how to adapt to change or new challenges Respect the Individual: Embraces differences in people cultures ideas and experiences creates a workplace where associates feel seen supported and connected through a culture of belonging creates opportunitiesfor all associatesto thrive and perform helps to attract the best talent Respect the Individual: Works as a team builds strong and trusting relationships communicates with impact energy and positivity to motivate and influence Respect the Individual: Strengthens the team by helping developing and mentoring others recognizes others contributions and accomplishments Act with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity ethics and compliance models the Walmart values to support and foster our culture holds oneself and others accountable supports Walmarts goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates customers members and the world around us Act with Integrity: Acts in a selfless manner and is consistently humble selfaware honest fair and transparent Serve our Customers and Members Delivers results while putting the customer first Serve our Customers and Members Makes decisions based reliable information balances short and longterm priorities and considers how own work impacts the teams ability to deliver on our purpose for all stakeholders Strive for Excellence: Displays curiosity and a desire to learn takes calculated risks and demonstrates courage and resilience Strive for Excellence: Drives continuous improvements is open to and uses newtechnologies and skills and supports others through changeAt Sam's Club, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet! -Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage-Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance-Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. Live Better U is a company paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at The hourly wage range for this position is $24.00 to $2.00* *The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from 0.35 per hour to 3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.Minimum Qualifications.Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Minimum Qualifications6 months experience in a bakery production department or 6 months experience supervising a team.I acknowledge that the position for which I am applying requires me to successfully complete all job required trainings and assessments within a prescribed time period if I receive the position.Must be 18 years of age or olderPreferred Qualifications.Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Bakery production including decorating, Supervising AssociatesFood Handler Certification (Food Safety) - CertificationPrimary Location.6363 Valley Springs Pkwy, Riverside, CA 92507-0905, United States of America