Experienced Pastry Chefs/Bakers

Cambridge, MA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $22.00 - $27.00

Benefits

competitive salary

Employee Discounts

opportunities for professional development

Job Description

Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (CSCA) Cafe, the sister restaurant to the renowned Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, has proudly celebrated its first anniversary and continues to experience significant growth. Located in a vibrant community, this cafe and bakery has garnered statewide recognition for its exceptional pastries, desserts, coffees, and teas. Unlike any other establishment, the CSCA Cafe and Bakery combines top-notch service with the highest quality products, showcasing the remarkable work of CSCA’s professional students and alumni. This unique approach not only highlights culinary excellence but also fosters a warm and inviting community space where customers feel welcome to relax and enjoy their favorite beverages, fine pastries, specialty desserts, and other retail products.

The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts Cafe offers a work environment that blends the culinary arts with customer service, setting it apart as a destination for food enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. The cafe's commitment to quality and innovation ensures that every item served meets strict standards, reflecting the skills and passion of those behind the counter.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced baker to join our expanding team. This part-time, hourly role provides a competitive salary ranging from $22 to $27 per hour, commensurate with experience and educational background. Typical shifts include early morning bakeoff sessions three days a week as well as one to two full production days with the cafe baking team. This schedule allows for a balance of focused baking work and collaborative production efforts, adapting to the dynamic needs of the business.

The baker will play a vital role in preparing, baking, decorating, and finishing a variety of doughs, pastries, and specialty desserts. The ideal candidate will possess excellent time management skills, efficiency, and meticulous attention to detail to maintain the highest standards of product quality and cleanliness in what can be a fast-paced environment. Experience with various doughs, batters, mixes, as well as expertise in the lamination process is highly desired.

This role calls for an individual committed to upholding the cafe’s reputation by ensuring consistency and quality in every bake and decoration. The baker will be responsible not only for the hands-on preparation and baking but also for managing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and sanitation according to health and safety regulations, and documenting ingredient usage and production adjustments. This multifaceted position is essential for sustaining the cafe's exceptional culinary standards and its status as a community hub for delicious, artfully crafted baked goods.

Job Requirements

high school diploma or GED equivalent
proven experience as a baker
physical stamina to handle long hours and perform manual tasks
ability to work effectively during nighttime hours
food safe handling certified

Job Qualifications

3+ years of baking/pastry industry experience preferred
pastry/culinary certificate, diploma or degree is preferred
high school diploma or GED equivalent is required
proven experience as a baker, preferably in a similar role
strong knowledge of baking techniques and equipment
ability to work independently with minimal supervision
excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
physical stamina to handle long hours and perform manual tasks
ability to work effectively during nighttime hours, starting in the evening and finishing early in the morning
food safe handling certified

Job Duties

Measure and mix ingredients accurately to prepare doughs, batters, and other baking mixtures, creams and frostings according to established recipes
operate ovens and baking equipment to bake products to specifications, adjusting temperatures and times as necessary
create visually appealing desserts by decorating them with frostings, creams, and other edible items such as chocolate
monitor and ensure the quality and consistency of baked goods, making adjustments to recipes or processes as needed
track and manage inventory of ingredients and supplies, ordering and restocking as needed to maintain production levels
maintain a clean and organized workspace, including regular cleaning of baking equipment and adherence to health and safety regulations
package finished products appropriately for sale or distribution, ensuring presentation meets company standards
document ingredient usage, inventory levels, and any issues or adjustments made during the baking process