Overview Join our vibrant team at BrodoughSTL Bakery Cafe as a Bakery/Kitchen Assistant and play an essential role in crafting fresh, handcrafted baked goods and café favorites that delight our customers every day. In this fast-paced, hands-on role, you'll assist with food preparation and production, support our bakers and kitchen team, maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality, and help keep the kitchen clean, organized, and efficient. Whether preparing artisan breads, pastries, sandwiches, soups, or other menu items, your attention to detail and positive attitude will contribute to an exceptional customer experience. This is position offers an excellent opportunity to build valuable culinary and bakery production skills while working alongside a passionate team committed to quality and teamwork. If you enjoy working with your hands, thrive in a high-energy environment, and are eager to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities Assist in the preparation of a variety of bakery and café items, including pastries, sourdough bread, breads, vegetables, soups, and sandwiches, while following established recipes, food safety guidelines, and quality standards to ensure consistency and excellence. Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, slicers, and pastry tools safely and efficiently Package baked items with care to ensure freshness and presentation quality for retail or catering purposes Decorate pastries to provided specifications. Maintain a clean workspace by adhering to food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and proper storage procedures Support food handling activities with attention to hygiene, safety, and accurate portioning Contribute to high-volume production by efficiently managing multiple tasks while maintaining quality control standards. Perform miscellaneous duties as required. Experience Previous experience in food production or bakery settings is preferred but not required. Familiarity with pastry preparation, lamination and decorating is a plus Hands-on experience operating kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, and knives with precision and safety awareness Knowledge of food safety management practices and adherence to health regulations within the food industry Strong skills in food handling, recipe adherence, and kitchen organization in fast-paced environments Customer service experience in catering or restaurant settings is advantageous but not required; enthusiasm for engaging with team members and customers is essential Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory effectively

Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person