AM Baker

Healthy Living Market and Cafe is a well-established and community-driven natural foods store located in South Burlington, Vermont. Known for its dedication to organic, natural, and locally sourced products, Healthy Living has carved out a niche as a vibrant hub where health-conscious customers and food enthusiasts can find high-quality groceries alongside a welcoming atmosphere. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace where dedication to customer satisfaction and respect for teammates are key cultural pillars. Employees are encouraged to bring energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to their roles, contributing to a positive community environment. Healthy Living offers both part-time and full-time employment options with competitive pay and an array of outstanding benefits, reflecting their commitment to employee well-being and satisfaction.

The AM Baker position is a multi-faceted role ideal for individuals who have a passion for baking and prefer to work during quieter morning hours. This role involves a variety of culinary tasks that range from preparing doughs and batters for retail and wholesale to crafting an assortment of pastries and baked goods such as cookies, muffins, scones, savory breakfast options, quick breads, bars, brownies, and specialty items like tarts, cakes, custards, and cream puffs. Precision in following recipes according to Healthy Living's Healthy Living recipes and menu rotation is crucial to maintaining consistent quality and meeting the brand’s standards. This role requires both creativity and thoroughness as baking artisans produce delightful products that bring happiness to customers.

Scheduled typically from 5 am to 1 pm, the position offers a flexible work arrangement with both part-time and full-time hours available, providing an excellent opportunity for those who seek morning shifts in a supportive environment. Pay ranges from $17.00 to $18.46 per hour, depending on experience, plus tips, making this a tipped position. Beyond compensation, Healthy Living invests heavily in its employees by offering extensive health and wellness benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, critical illness and accident insurance, flexible spending accounts, and wellbeing programs among others. Paid time off is generous, with accrual increasing after milestones, along with sick time and paid parental leave. The company also encourages community relationships and staff development, cultivating a work culture where teamwork, curiosity, and service excellence are valued and rewarded.

Employees are expected to engage wholeheartedly with customers and coworkers, exhibit dependable attendance, and contribute to an inclusive, positive team dynamic. Essential behaviors at Healthy Living emphasize kindness, collaboration, problem-solving, accountability, and continuous learning. The AM Baker role is not only about crafting exceptional bakery items but also about embodying the company’s mission and values—making someone’s day, moving fast and being thorough, creating a team people want to stay on, showing up fully, offering help proactively, and owning one’s responsibilities with pride. This opportunity is perfect for serious bakers who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive shop dedicated to healthy living and community engagement. If you identify with these values and have the baking skills needed, Healthy Living Market and Cafe invites you to apply and join their inclusive, mission-driven team.