AM Production Baker

Quack's 43rd Street Bakery is a scratch bakery located in Hyde Park at the corner of 43rd and Duval. We are a retail and wholesale production bakery specializing in natural, scratch-made, approachable baked goods. Our Hyde Park location, which makes all of the products for our south location and some of the products for our east location, is a busy shop with many long-time regulars. We are currently hiring for the AM shift, which is responsible for production of our pies, cookies, tea breads, brownies & bars, eclairs, and batters. The AM bake shift works from 6a-2p with a starting pay of $18/hr. Individual pay rate will be based on experience. We are looking for full-time bakers to work 5 days a week. Weekends and holidays are our busiest times, and we need bakers who have flexible scheduling around the weekends.

Job responsibilities:

Follow standardized recipes to produce consistent, quality product for guests Complete production list efficiently and within the time constraints of the shift Work with other team members to ensure all items are completed to standards and on time Maintain clean work environment, following health & safety standards Contribute to daily kitchen-wide organization and compliance, including but not limited to: FIFO procedures; cleaning tasks; communicating issues & needs; checking in & putting away orders; training new team members; assisting shift supervisor and kitchen manager as needed Qualified candidates will have experience in the following areas: Reading and following large- and small-scale recipes Mixing batters, doughs, and other mixes A general understanding of baking procedures including the creaming method, sponge method and making fillings like pastry creams and fruit fillings An eye for detail and ability to adjust recipes or production on the fly Excellent time management and solid communication skills Being a team player and collaborating with other bakers and employees

Job Requirements:

Reliable transportation Access to certain apps for scheduling and company-wide communication Ability to be on your feet for an 8-hour shift Capable of lifting 50 lbs; anything more than 50 lbs is a two-person job Quack's offers health care, dental, and vision for full-time employees who are regularly scheduled for a minimum of 30 hours/week. Quack's Bakery has been an Austin institution for over 40 years, and we are always evolving. The opportunity for growth within the company is available. We are a company of like-minded, fringe culture, passionate people who look out for one another and our guests. We are seeking like-minded folks who want to grow with us. Please reach out and let us know what you would bring to the team. We look forward to meeting you!