PRODUCTION BAKER

Gimme Coffee, Inc.•Ithaca, NY

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Baker is an independent, hands-on early-morning position producing baked goods for Gimme! Coffee locations and wholesale accounts. Under the supervision of the Bakery Director, the baker follows standardized recipes and procedures to produce consistent, high-quality results. The role includes opening the bakery, turning on ovens as early as 3 a.m., completing the morning bake, making a 30–60-minute local delivery, and performing daily cleaning and sanitation tasks. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, with shifts starting between 3 a.m. and 6 a.m.; early mornings, weekdays, weekends, and some holidays require availability. The position averages 35–40 hours per week, and may require more than 40 hours to perform essential duties. Gimme! Coffee’s bakery makes pastries in-house daily for its Ithaca locations. The position offers opportunities for learning and advancement, and training is available for the right candidate. Compensation is $22.76 per hour. Applicants should apply with a resume and cover letter.

Requirements

Keen tasting and smelling abilities.
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
Punctuality and reliability.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions and request clarification when needed.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new procedures.
Close attention to detail.
Organization, efficiency, and strong multitasking ability.
Documentation showing the applicant is at least 18 years old and eligible to work in the United States.
Experience modifying recipes and using gram scales.
Availability for early-morning shifts, weekdays, weekends, and some holidays.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and repetitive motion; the job is classified as heavy work, with exertion up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in the described conditions, including exposure to heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and narrow aisles or passageways.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a production baking facility.
A degree in Baking and Pastry.
Experience in customer service or the hospitality industry.
Experience with convection ovens and large-capacity mixers.
Familiarity with ServSafe training, GMPs, and FSMA guidelines.
Interest in pursuing a career in baking and pastry or culinary arts.

Responsibilities

Measure and mix ingredients accurately according to approved recipes.
Open the bakery and turn on ovens as early as 3 a.m.
Efficiently complete the early-morning bake for Gimme! Coffee locations and wholesale accounts.
Prioritize daily preparation and bake products such as scones, muffins, croissants, turnovers, morning buns, cookies, cakes, bars, desserts, coffee syrups, and chai tea concentrate.
Adjust recipes and retail par sheets to change production or shipment quantities as appropriate.
Monitor baked-goods quality and promptly communicate issues to teammates.
Cooperate with the team and suggest improvements to workflow and waste reduction.
Stay late when necessary to complete work, seek coverage when unable to work, and cover shifts during emergencies.
Replenish and organize ingredient stock and assist with putting orders away properly.
Label and rotate products accurately.
Wash dishes using a commercial dishwasher and occasionally by hand.
Deep-clean bakery equipment regularly and assist with general cleanup and sanitation.
Maintain a neat, clean, sanitary, and orderly work area and follow approved sanitation and safety procedures.
Make a 30–60-minute local delivery after the first morning bake.