Position: Croissant Baker
Location: Velvet Oven – Blue Ash, Ohio
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
About Velvet Oven
Velvet Oven is a modern bakery focused on high-quality pastries, viral desserts, artisan breads, and handcrafted croissants. We are building a fast-growing brand known for creativity, consistency, and premium products.
Position Overview
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Croissant Baker to join our team. This role is responsible for preparing, laminating, proofing, baking, and finishing high-quality croissants and laminated pastries daily. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, consistency, cleanliness, and working in a fast-paced bakery environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare croissant dough and laminated pastry dough from scratch
- Perform proper dough mixing, resting, folding, and lamination techniques
- Shape, proof, bake, and finish croissants and specialty pastries
- Maintain consistency in product quality, appearance, and taste
- Monitor fermentation, proofing times, and baking temperatures
- Assist with production planning and daily prep
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Follow all food safety and sanitation standards
- Work efficiently during high-volume production periods
- Communicate with kitchen leadership regarding inventory and production needs
- Help develop and improve new croissant flavors and pastry items
Qualifications
- Experience with croissant production and laminated dough preferred
- Strong understanding of baking fundamentals and dough handling
- Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and consistency
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Passion for high-end pastries and artisan baking
Preferred Experience
- Artisan bakery experience
- Experience with commercial bakery equipment
- Knowledge of fermentation and proofing processes
- Experience producing high-volume pastry batches
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Comfortable working in warm kitchen environments
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Growth opportunities within a rapidly growing bakery brand
- Creative and team-oriented environment
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity to help shape one of Cincinnati’s newest bakery concepts
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
