Baker (flexible hours, Columbus Ave.)

Magnolia Operating • New York, NY

17h

About The Position

Magnolia Bakery is hiring a Baker to prepare and bake menu items according to company recipes and standards. The role is responsible for fulfilling the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager, including cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and cupcakes. Bakers are expected to uphold the organization’s values and mission while supporting brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards.

The Baker follows safe food-handling practices and safety procedures when using equipment and cleaning supplies. The role includes operating and monitoring equipment such as mixers and choppers, and sanitizing the work area during and after use. The position involves working with hot cooking equipment, occasional moderate to heavy lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead, and standing and walking for periods of 3–5 hours without a rest break. Overnight shifts are required; the listed flexible-hours qualifier does not specify a particular schedule.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional baking experience.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive approach.
• High-energy, positive manner and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures, take direction, and understand and work within the boundaries of the role.
• Organization and good time-management skills.
• Computer skills in Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Knowledge or demonstrated capability in food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multitasking, dependability, thoroughness, supply management, and equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the production list provided by the Production Manager or General Manager, including baked goods such as cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, and cupcakes.
• Prepare and bake menu items consistently according to Magnolia Bakery recipes and standards.
• Uphold the organization’s core values and mission while promoting brand integrity, product quality, and customer service standards.
• Demonstrate safe food-handling practices and follow safety procedures for equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Operate equipment, including mixers and choppers, and monitor its proper functioning.
• Sanitize the work area during and after use.

What This Job Offers

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