Freeman's Bakery is currently hiring a bakery member to assist in preparation of a wide range of pastries, cakes and pies. Responsibilities will include mixing dough and batter, depositing batter into pans for various cakes and such, and other work as necessary to support overall production of goods.

Hours

4:00 AM to 1:00 PM

During Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, these hours are adjusted to meet production. Third shift work may be required the week leading up to Christmas.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare dough for donuts and various pastries

  • Fry various donuts and pastries

  • Mix and prepare cookie dough for baking

  • Weigh flour and other ingredients for various doughs, cake batters and icings

  • Mix various ingredients to create fillings for cakes and pies (chocolate ganache, caramel sauce, fruits, etc.)

  • Track food supplies and notify manager of required orders, as needed

  • Track required production to meet custom orders (bake off the right cake for the right order on the right day

  • Work to ensure decorators are kept stocked with required icing each day

  • Learn any other process as directed

To be successful in this role

  • You need to arrive on time for work each day, every day

  • You need to be able to complete your daily requirements in a timely fashion. This position impacts every other position in the bakery.

  • You need to be willing to work long hours during our busy holidays

  • Be willing to learn every part of our production process in order to help with extra work during times when a fellow team member is out of work.

  • Show initiative in learning new things

Skills

  • Experience as a Baker, Pastry Chef or similar role preferred

  • Familiarity with all professional kitchen equipment, including mixers, and blenders

  • Understanding of food safety practices

  • Excellent time-management skills

  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment

  • Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude

  • Flexibility to work in early morning shifts

  • Certification from a culinary school is a plus

Holidays are our busiest time of the year, so you would be expected to be present at work the week of all holidays (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.).

You may click this link to apply online --> Freeman's Job Application

After you apply, you will receive a phone call for an initial interview. After the initial interview, you may be asked to stop by for an in person interview at the bakery.