Head Baker

Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center•East Thetford, VT

5d•$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. Because we'd like to have someone on board as soon as possible, we're especially interested in hearing from candidates who are available to start within the next few weeks.

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

Prepare and oversee the morning bake, ensuring a consistent, high-quality selection of pastries, scones, cookies, breads, and more for the farmstand and café.
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.
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.
Manage ingredient inventory, minimize waste, and work with local suppliers to source high-quality, organic, and sustainable baking ingredients.
Lead and schedule baking assistants, ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and skill-building in the kitchen.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, following all health and safety protocols.
Engage with the farm's mission by incorporating sustainability into baking practices, embracing seasonality, and bringing fresh ideas to the table!