Artisan Baker & Pastry Professional [Full Time]

Bread Alone Bakery • Boiceville, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking passionate, detail-oriented individuals to join our baking team. This role offers hands-on experience in making a full range of breads and pastries, from mixing and shaping to baking and finishing, utilizing regional grains and traditional techniques. The team is currently hiring for several roles including Pastry Baker (AM shift), Bread Baker (AM shift), and PM Baker (PM shift). Pastry Bakers are responsible for viennoiserie (mixing, laminating, shaping), cold case items (mixing, baking, finishing), and packaged goods (mixing, baking). Bread Bakers handle all steps of sourdough and yeasted bread production, including mixing, shaping, proofing, and baking. PM Bakers manage evening mixing and bake-off for both bread (proofing, loading, scoring, baking, packing) and pastry (proofing and baking viennoiserie and other pastries). We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with their hands, value craftsmanship, and thrive in a team environment.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of food preparation, food handling, and kitchen safety protocols
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen setting while maintaining attention to detail
• Physical endurance to manage extended working periods, standing for long periods of time, and handling physical demands
• Able to tolerate exposure to high levels of heat and cold
• Able to pull, push, move, and lift to waist level and carry awkward and shifting weights up to 50 pounds
• Able to work with, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner according to Bread Alone guidelines
• Able and willing to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and assigned uniform as required per company policy
• Willing to take responsibility for your own and others' safety as well as follow safety rules and regulations, and report any unsafe conditions to management
• Willing to follow all food safety regulations and guidelines, including removing visible piercings/jewelry, personal accessories, false nails, and refraining from cologne or makeup at work
• Willing to work consistently throughout the year, including holidays and weekends

Nice To Haves

• Experience in bread baking or pastry arts
• Previous restaurant or catering experience
• Culinary school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply
• Prior experience in artisan bread baking, pastry making, professional cooking, or a related discipline

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assemble baked goods, breads, pastries, and confections with precision and artistry
• Assist in food production processes, including mixing, baking, and finishing touches
• Package finished products carefully for retail or catering purposes
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen workspace in compliance with food safety standards
• Support food handling procedures to ensure the freshness and quality of all items produced
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and uphold product consistency
• Mix, laminate, and shape croissants, danishes, and other viennoiserie
• Mix, bake, and finish cold case pastries
• Mix and bake for retail-ready packaged goods
• Mix, shape, proof, and bake sourdough loaves, rolls, and other daily breads
• Proof, load, score, bake, and pack sourdoughs, baguettes, and rolls
• Proof and bake the full line of viennoiserie and other pastries

Benefits

• Company-Wide, Rewarding Success Together: Our bonus program is designed to recognize and reward your contributions— the longer you're with us, the greater your potential earnings. As we grow, so do your opportunities to benefit.
• Ongoing Growth & Recognition: Your development matters to us. We provide regular check-ins and feedback to support your success—starting with dedicated evaluations at 30 and 90 days for new hires, followed by annual reviews for merit-based growth. Our goal is to help you thrive and be rewarded for your contributions.
• Invest in Your Future: We’re committed to helping you build long-term financial security. After just six months, you’ll be eligible for our 401(k) program with a generous employer match of up to 4%—because your future matters as much as your present success.
• Prioritizing Your Work-Life Balance: Your time matters—both at work and beyond. Our progressive PTO plan rewards your commitment: 32 hours after year one and 64 hours after year two! The longer you're with us, the more time you’ll have to recharge and enjoy what matters most.
• Supporting Your Well-Being: We believe in taking care of our team. Hourly employees accrue wellness time at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked—up to 56 hours in the first year. And as a bonus, any unused time is paid out on your one-year anniversary! Prioritize your well-being, knowing your time is valued.
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Dental Coverage
• Free Vision & Life Insurance
• Invest in Your Future with an annual education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees