Top 13 Pastry Jobs in Amherst Ma

Casual Baker
Amherst College —Amherst, MA
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Culinary experience
- ServSafe
- High school diploma or GED
Weekend Baker
Williamsburg General Store —Williamsburg, MA
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Entry level
- Store discount
- Paid time off
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Food Service Attendant (Retail)
Amherst College —Amherst, MA
- $19.98 - $20.25 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
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Temporary Baker
Deerfield Academy —Deerfield, MA
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Temporary
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
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Cake Decorator
Costco Wholesale Corporation —W Springfield, MA
- Assembly
- Bakery
- Driving
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Night Baker
Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters —Greenfield, MA
- From $17.50 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Prepared Foods Bakery Manager
River Valley Co-op —Northampton, MA
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
Baker
Tandem Bagel Co. —Ludlow, MA
- $18.25 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Bakery
- In-person
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
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Food Service Leader
Cumberland Farms, Inc. —Amherst, MA
- $16.50 - $18.50 an hour
- Full-time
- ServSafe
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Cooking
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Williamsburg General Store —Williamsburg, MA
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Casual Baker

Amherst College -
Amherst, MA

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Job Details

Part-time
$18 - $20 an hour

Qualifications

Kitchen knives
High school diploma or GED
Baking ingredient preparation
Basic knife skills
Company guidelines standards in production
Food preparation equipment operation

Full Job Description

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Casual Baker position. The Casual Baker is a part-time, casual position with no benefits. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $18 to $20 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations.

The Casual Baker supports daily bakery production that enhances the campus dining experience and contributes to student life. This position is responsible for preparing baked goods and related menu components in accordance with Dining Services standards for quality, consistency, presentation, and timeliness. Working collaboratively with culinary and service team members, the Casual Baker helps ensure that production needs are met in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

This role requires a baker with solid foundational skills and experience in basic baking techniques and recipe execution. The Casual Baker should be comfortable working in a production setting, following standardized recipes, and maintaining organized work habits. Attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

The schedule varies in response to operational needs and flexibility is required, as this position may support early morning shifts, assist with catering production, or contribute to campus-wide events. This part-time role provides additional support during high-volume periods to help maintain consistent bakery operations.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Bakery Production

Prepare and bake quality products for student dining, catering, faculty dining, and retail operations in accordance with departmental standards
Follow standardized recipes and established production methods
Scale, mix, shape, bake, finish, and platter assigned baked goods
Assist with daily production of cookies, bars, breads, pastries, and other bakery items
Complete production tasks accurately and within established timelines
Communicate product shortages, equipment concerns, or production issues to supervisors
Work collaboratively with team members to meet daily operational needs
Support special events and catering production as assigned

Organization, Stocking, and Sanitation

Maintain a clean, orderly, and sanitary bakery at all times
Clean and break down equipment during and after production
Properly store tools and equipment and ensure work areas are organized
Assist with stocking ingredients and rotating product using FIFO practices
Monitor storage areas and communicate restocking needs
Support waste reduction efforts and maintain quality control standards

Qualifications:

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 years of related experience
In lieu of minimum education and related experience, equivalent work experience: 5+ years in bakery production
Foundational knowledge of basic baking techniques (mixing methods, scaling ingredients, baking times and temperatures)
Ability to accurately follow standardized recipes and written production sheets
Basic knife skills and safe equipment handling
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Reliable attendance and punctuality
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and as part of a team
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
Commitment to working in a welcoming and inclusive community
Successful completion of required reference and background checks
An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check
Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

Preferred

5+ years of experience in a bakery, café, or high-volume food service operation
Culinary or Baking & Pastry coursework, certificate, or apprenticeship experience
Experience with basic doughs, batters, and finishing techniques
Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment
ServSafe Certification

Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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