Head Baker

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center•East Thetford, VT

34d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Join our passionate team at Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, where we grow, cook, and serve organic, seasonal food with care. Our on-site farmstand and Hello Café offer fresh, farm-made baked goods daily, featuring local and organic ingredients-many sourced directly from our own fields! We're looking for a Head Baker to lead our small but dynamic bakery team in crafting high-quality pastries, breads, and other baked goods that celebrate the flavors of the season. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced baker who is eager to work in a farm-to-fork environment and showcase Vermont's local and seasonal bounty through creative, high-quality baking.

Requirements

Prior professional bread, pastry, or kitchen experience is required.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
A creative and flexible approach to seasonal baking, with a love for working with fresh, organic ingredients.
Comfortable working early mornings and weekends; this is a full-time, seasonal position (5 days/week, including weekends).
Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
A positive attitude and passion for farm-to-fork baking!

Responsibilities

Daily Baking & Production - Prepare and oversee the morning bake, ensuring a consistent, high-quality selection of pastries, scones, cookies, breads, and more for the farmstand and café.
Recipe Development - Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to create new seasonal baked goods that highlight our farm's organic produce, from fruit-filled tarts to savory hand pies.
Menu Planning - Work with the kitchen team to develop weekly and monthly baked specials, as well as contributions for our farm's Prepared Food CSA and farmstand offerings.
Inventory & Sourcing - Manage ingredient inventory, minimize waste, and work with local suppliers to source high-quality, organic, and sustainable baking ingredients.
Kitchen & Staff Management - Lead and schedule baking assistants, ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and skill-building in the kitchen.
Food Safety & Cleanliness - Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, following all health and safety protocols.
Creativity & Community - Engage with the farm's mission by incorporating sustainability into baking practices, embracing seasonality, and bringing fresh ideas to the table!