Baker

Au Bon Pain Careers•Baltimore, MD

17d

About The Position

The Baker prepares high-quality baked products for guests while helping maintain a clean, fast, and friendly café environment. Bakers arrive early in the morning, typically between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., and work independently with attention to detail and a passion for producing delicious, nutritious baked goods. The role involves preparing and baking products to café standards, coordinating production with management, maintaining product quality and presentation, and supporting café operations as needed.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Strong attention to detail and time-management skills.
Passion for quality, safety, and sanitation.
Excellent communication and listening skills; ability to read, write, and speak English.
Friendly attitude and ability to work as a team player while contributing to Au Bon Pain’s culture and standards.
Ability to make decisions and work independently.
Urgent, proactive demeanor.
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to six hours at a time.
Ability to move around the café to attend to guests’ needs.
Ability to move, lift, and handle equipment, supplies, and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to position oneself to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from the floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height.

Responsibilities

Measure and mix ingredients to produce bread, pastries, and other bakery products according to café standards.
Ensure appropriate daily quantities of baked goods are produced and work with management to plan production schedules.
Maintain the baking environment, monitor oven temperatures and baking times, and evaluate products against standards.
Merchandise and display products.
Receive and store inventory, proof and prepare products for baking, and bake consistently.
Keep the work area clean, organized, and stocked, and maintain proper sanitation.
Demonstrate hospitality, respect, and a friendly attitude toward guests and team members.
Resolve problems and keep management informed of issues as they arise.
Provide on-the-job training for new bakers as needed.
Perform prep and utility duties as needed or as backup.
Assist with café setup and refill and maintain additional areas, including coffee, tea, oatmeal, and soup, as needed.
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned.