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Lucky's Bakehouse
Lead Baker
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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$36,414 / year median in Colorado
+5% projected growth
Job Description
We're committed to keeping our pastries and baked goods held to the highest standard every loaf, laminate, and layer cake included. Our kitchen moves fast, but we never cut corners on precision or quality.
Love sweets? Us too! We're looking to expand the Lucky's Bakehouse family with a Lead Baker who's ready to bring real skill and leadership to our morning production. We've built a genuinely great environment here a community that cares about each other as much as we care about the craft.
Your RoleAs Lead Baker, you'll:
Assist the supervisor and executive pastry chef in running day-to-day bakery productionHelp train and guide fellow bakers on technique, timing, and consistencyBake and decorate cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, and cookies with precisionKeep quality and presentation consistent across every batch, every dayStock and organize the Bakehouse case with an eye for freshness and presentationFollow recipes, production lists, and special order details closelyEngage with customers sharing product knowledge, taking special orders, and spreading the sweet-tooth loveMaintain a clean, organized, food-safety-compliant workspace at all timesWhat We're Looking For2+ years of professional experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen requiredSolid technique across lamination, doughs, and general baking fundamentalsReliability and a strong work ethic must be able to do the morning bake at least 2 days a week (that shift starts at 4:30am)A team-first attitude and genuine care for the craftComfort working weekendsPay & PerksBase pay is $18/hour plus an additional $4 6/hour from tip share. Full-time employees are eligible for insurance after 3 months, plus accrued PTO and 20% off at Lucky's Market.
Work Environment / Physical DemandsProlonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bendingAbility to lift up to 50 lbsComfort entering coolers, freezers, and cold cases for extended periodsOccasional high-stress moments juggling systems, customers, and staff
Love sweets? Us too! We're looking to expand the Lucky's Bakehouse family with a Lead Baker who's ready to bring real skill and leadership to our morning production. We've built a genuinely great environment here a community that cares about each other as much as we care about the craft.
Your RoleAs Lead Baker, you'll:
Assist the supervisor and executive pastry chef in running day-to-day bakery productionHelp train and guide fellow bakers on technique, timing, and consistencyBake and decorate cakes, pastries, laminated doughs, and cookies with precisionKeep quality and presentation consistent across every batch, every dayStock and organize the Bakehouse case with an eye for freshness and presentationFollow recipes, production lists, and special order details closelyEngage with customers sharing product knowledge, taking special orders, and spreading the sweet-tooth loveMaintain a clean, organized, food-safety-compliant workspace at all timesWhat We're Looking For2+ years of professional experience in a bakery or pastry kitchen requiredSolid technique across lamination, doughs, and general baking fundamentalsReliability and a strong work ethic must be able to do the morning bake at least 2 days a week (that shift starts at 4:30am)A team-first attitude and genuine care for the craftComfort working weekendsPay & PerksBase pay is $18/hour plus an additional $4 6/hour from tip share. Full-time employees are eligible for insurance after 3 months, plus accrued PTO and 20% off at Lucky's Market.
Work Environment / Physical DemandsProlonged standing, walking, squatting, and/or bendingAbility to lift up to 50 lbsComfort entering coolers, freezers, and cold cases for extended periodsOccasional high-stress moments juggling systems, customers, and staff