Job Description

Overview

The PM Baker plays a vital role in bringing The Buttery’s pastries to life each day. Starting late (5pm-1am), you’ll prepare, proof, and bake a variety of products with precision and care, ensuring everything meets our high standards of flavor, quality, and consistency.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, takes pride in craftsmanship, and enjoys the rhythm of early-morning production. If you love the idea of starting your day shaping dough, filling the kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked pastries, and being part of a team that makes mornings special for our community, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Production: Prepare, proof, and bake a variety of products, following established recipes and production guidelines.
• Time Management: Execute baking schedules to ensure all products are ready for delivery on time without compromising quality.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all baked goods.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate mixers, ovens, proofers, and other baking equipment.
• Organization & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace, adhering to hygiene and safety standards.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other bakers and kitchen staff to meet production goals efficiently.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and address any issues during the baking process to ensure quality and timeliness.

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.

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, and 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.  

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe 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 Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.

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