Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Lead Baker for the Hello Kitty Café to join our bakery and wholesale production team. The ideal candidate is dependable, organized, and able to lead by example in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to quality, cleanliness, and consistency are essential.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily baking operations and production workflow
- Support the production of baked goods and pastries
- Ensure recipes, procedures, and quality standards are consistently followed
- Maintain production schedules and assist with planning and organization
- Lead, guide, and support team members on shift
- Enforce food safety and sanitation standards
- Assist with general kitchen operations as needed
Experience
- 1–2 years of experience in a bakery or similar professional kitchen
- Strong knowledge of baking and pastry production
- Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to stay calm and efficient under pressure
- Self-motivated and reliable team player with leadership ability
Physical Demands
- Continuous requirement to stand.
- Continuous requirement to walk.
- Continuous requirement to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
- Frequent requirement to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl.
- Frequent requirement to talk or hear.
- Continuous requirement to taste or smell.
- Continuous work near moving mechanical parts.
- Continuous use of specialized equipment such as industrial and commercial baking and kitchen equipment.
- Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
Pay: $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person