Baker Assistant

MAD ANTHONY'S INC • Spokane, WA

9d • $20 - $20

About The Position

The Baker Assistant supports the restaurant’s baking and pastry production by preparing ingredients and baked goods under the direction of the pastry or head baker. The role includes measuring and preparing ingredients, mixing doughs and batters, preparing fillings and other items, and assisting with baking, cooling, decorating, portioning, and packaging products. The Baker Assistant helps ensure baked goods meet quality, appearance, freshness, recipe, and portion standards while meeting production schedules and restaurant service deadlines.

The position also supports efficient bakery operations by organizing ingredients and inventory, receiving and checking deliveries, and cleaning and sanitizing workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas. The employee must follow food safety, sanitation, allergen-control, personal hygiene, and safe equipment procedures. Work may include early mornings, weekends, holidays, and variable shifts. The role involves regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, lifting up to 50 pounds consistently throughout each shift, and exposure to hot ovens, kitchen equipment, flour, and temperature changes. A valid food worker card must be obtained or maintained when required by Washington regulations. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen sanitation.
• Ability to follow recipes, written instructions, and production schedules.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Reliable attendance, teamwork, attention to detail, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures and safe equipment practices.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must obtain or maintain a valid food worker card when required by Washington regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout each shift.
• Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements.
• Ability to handle ingredients, trays, and equipment within established safe-lifting procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous bakery, pastry, restaurant, or commercial kitchen experience.
• Culinary or baking training.
• Experience with commercial mixers, ovens, dough preparation, and pastry production.
• Applicable food worker credentials required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Measure, weigh, mix, and prepare ingredients according to recipes and production specifications.
• Prepare doughs, batters, fillings, creams, pastries, breads, and desserts under the direction of the Head Baker.
• Operate ovens, mixers, proofers, and other bakery equipment safely.
• Assist with baking, cooling, decorating, portioning, and packaging products.
• Follow daily production schedules and meet restaurant service deadlines.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, dating, and stock rotation.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, allergen-control, and personal hygiene procedures.
• Clean and sanitize workstations, equipment, utensils, and storage areas.
• Monitor ingredient inventory and report shortages, waste, or equipment issues.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and checking ingredient quality.
• Follow established recipes, portion standards, and presentation requirements.
• Perform other reasonable bakery and kitchen duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance option for eligible full-time employees averaging 30 hours per week.
• Dental insurance option for eligible full-time employees averaging 30 hours per week.
• Vision insurance option for eligible full-time employees averaging 30 hours per week.
• Life insurance option for eligible full-time employees averaging 30 hours per week.
• Pet insurance option for eligible full-time employees averaging 30 hours per week.
• 401(k) plan with an annual discretionary match after 500 hours of employment.
• Paid time off for back-of-house employees, accrued at 1 hour for every 26 hours worked.
• Scholarships.
• Meal discounts.
• EAP assistance with the LifeWorks Wellness App.
• Competitive pay, consistent scheduling, opportunities for internal advancement, and a supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed