We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Baker to join our team in Allentown, PA. This is a part-time role averaging 25 hours per week (Monday to Saturday). In this position, you will assist with daily scratch baking operations, focusing closely on lamination and pastry production (croissants, Danish pastries, and puff pastry). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with foundational kitchen experience or culinary training who wants to hone their technical skills under experienced bakers.

Responsibilities & Duties Lamination & Shaping:

Assist in rolling, laminating, and shaping doughs. Learn to safely operate and maintain the commercial dough sheeter.

Mixing & Prep:

Scale, weigh, and mix raw ingredients accurately according to established recipes. Prepare fresh fillings, glazes, and creams.

Dough Management:

Monitor dough proofing, fermentation times, and temperature settings to maintain consistency.

Baking & Oven Operations:

Safely load and unload commercial ovens, monitoring bake times to ensure a perfect golden crust.

Kitchen Sanitation:

Keep workstations clean, sanitized, and organized. Follow all local health department rules and First-In, First-Out (FIFO) stock rotation standards.

Qualifications & Skills Experience:

Previous professional baking experience or formal culinary/pastry training is highly preferred. Basic familiarity with laminated doughs is a plus.

Technical Skills:

Strong attention to detail, basic understanding of weights/measures, and ability to follow recipes precisely.

Physical Stamina:

Ability to stand for the duration of a shift, perform repetitive shaping movements, and safely lift up to 50 lbs.

Schedule:

Reliable transportation to arrive for the 6:00 AM shift. Ability to work weekends and holiday production cycles as needed.

Job Details & Perks Location:

Allentown, PA (On-site)

Job Type:

Part-Time (~25 hours per week)

Schedule:

6:00 AM - 2:00

PM Pay:

$12.00 per hour + tips Hands-on training in artisan dough lamination techniques Employee discounts on fresh baked goods and coffee

Pay:

From $12.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

In person