Baker

Baltimore, MD, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $13.00 - $17.00

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays

flexible schedule

Job Description

Au Bon Pain is a well-established cafe operations company renowned for delivering high-quality baked goods alongside a clean, fast, and friendly cafe experience. Known for its dedication to fresh, delicious pastries and breads, Au Bon Pain operates with an early morning baker team that starts work between 3:00 am and 4:00 am to ensure guests enjoy freshly prepared products every day. The company places a strong emphasis on detail, quality, hospitality, and team culture, making it an excellent workplace for individuals passionate about baking and customer service.

The Baker position at Au Bon Pain is essential in maintaining the company's reputation for high-quality, fresh bakery products. This role involves preparing bakery items such as bread and pastries that meet the company's strict standards for taste, appearance, and freshness. The baker must be a self-motivated individual who values precision, efficiency, and cleanliness in a fast-paced café environment. This role reports to the General Manager, Manager, or Shift Supervisor and is categorized as a non-exempt hourly position. The baker's duties extend beyond baking to include aspects of product display, inventory management, sanitation, and guest interaction to create a positive café ambiance.

In this role, bakers are expected to manage production schedules collaboratively with management, ensuring the daily quantities of baked goods align with demand to minimize waste and maximize freshness. A key aspect of the job is monitoring and maintaining the quality of the baked products by controlling oven temperatures and baking times and visually assessing items against company standards. In addition to production tasks, bakers take responsibility for the cleanliness and organization of their work area, adhering to all safety and sanitation guidelines. They also play a critical role in merchandising baked items to attract customers and maintain brand standards.

Bakers at Au Bon Pain also contribute to the overall café operation by assisting with café setup, restocking coffee, tea, oatmeal, and soup stations, and sometimes assisting other team members when needed. The company values team players who demonstrate hospitality, respect, and a friendly attitude toward both guests and colleagues. Training new bakers and supporting operational needs as required are also integral parts of the job, contributing to the smooth running of the café each day.

Au Bon Pain prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion, offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, sex, age, or any other protected category. Working as a baker here means being part of a team that values your unique contributions and supports a culture of excellence and mutual respect.

Job Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Strong attention to detail and time management
Passion for quality, safety and sanitation
Excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English
Friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of Au Bon Pain
Decision maker with ability to work independently
Urgent, proactive demeanor
Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time
Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests
Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height

Job Qualifications

Must be 18 years or older
Strong attention to detail and time management
Passion for quality, safety and sanitation
Excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English
Friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of Au Bon Pain
Decision maker with ability to work independently
Urgent, proactive demeanor
Ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time
Ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests
Ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height

Job Duties

Measure and mix ingredients to produce bakery products including bread, pastries etc. using precise café standards
Ensure correct quantities of baked goods are being produced daily and works with the management teams to plan production schedules
Manage the baking environment by maintaining quality presentation, monitor oven temperature and baking times, and evaluate product against standards
Visually merchandise and display all products
Receive and store inventory, proof/prepare for baking, and bake to ensure the consistency of product
Keep work area clean, organized and stocked, responsible for proper sanitation of the work environment
Demonstrate hospitality, respect and a friendly attitude toward Guests and fellow team members
Resolve any problem and keep management informed about issues and problems as they arise
Provide on-the-job training for new bakers (as needed)
Perform prep and utility duties as needed/backup when needed
Assist in café set up, refill and maintain additional areas
coffee/tea/oatmeal and soup as needed
Other related responsibilities as assigned