Bread Baker

Thanksgiving Point is a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to igniting curiosity, inspiring confidence, and fostering discovery for children and families through engaging and educational experiences. As a hub of creativity and learning, Thanksgiving Point offers a diverse range of attractions, including museums, gardens, and farm experiences, emphasizing hands-on adventures primarily centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This unique focus ensures that visitors not only have fun but also gain valuable insights into the natural world, scientific principles, and artistic expression. Established from a spirit of gratitude, Thanksgiving Point has become a cherished community-centered establishment where science, nature, and the arts come alive, drawing thousands of guests annually to explore, play, and grow in an inspiring environment.

The Bread Baker role at Thanksgiving Point is a full-time, non-exempt position within the Food Services category located on-site. This role offers an hourly wage ranging from $20 to $23, with shifts scheduled between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday, including the requirement of open availability during weekends and holidays. This position is critical to the culinary team and supports the daily production of a wide variety of baked goods, pastries, and desserts that are served across multiple outlets, catering events, and retail operations within the organization. The Bread Baker is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation for all baked products while ensuring that the work environment remains clean, safe, and efficient.

In this hands-on role, the Bread Baker prepares and bakes an assortment of items such as cheesecakes, pastries, cookies, cakes, and various other bakery goods according to standardized recipes and production schedules. The job requires careful measurement, mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking of doughs and batters with meticulous attention to detail to ensure consistent and superior results. Additionally, the Bread Baker assists with decorating and finishing baked products and packages them appropriately for retail display or event catering. Managing inventory effectively, monitoring ingredient stock levels, and adhering strictly to food safety and sanitation guidelines including health department regulations and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standards are essential parts of the role.

Working at Thanksgiving Point means being a vital contributor to a passionate and creative team. The Bread Baker collaborates closely with other culinary staff to meet production goals, uphold the core values of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement, and contribute to the welcoming and educational atmosphere that Thanksgiving Point is known for. Employees benefit from a supportive workplace culture that values meaningful work and the diverse ideas each team member brings. The environment is fast-paced and requires resilience to work amidst heat, flour dust, and commercial bakery equipment while wearing personal protective equipment such as oven mitts, aprons, and non-slip shoes.

The organization offers comprehensive benefits including free membership for employees and their immediate families, medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance options, paid time off and holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan, an Employee Assistance Program, a Financial Assistance Program, and venue discounts. Thanksgiving Point is committed to equal employment opportunity and conducts E-Verify for all potential candidates, emphasizing a welcoming and inclusive hiring process. This position promises the chance to engage in fulfilling, meaningful work that makes a difference in the community by bringing joy and learning through high-quality food service offerings.