Baker – Viennoiserie Production
La Belle® French Bakery is a growing retail and wholesale bakery dedicated to bringing authentic French pastries to communities throughout Colorado. Led by Executive Chef Bradford Jean, our team creates high-quality products from scratch using traditional French techniques.
We are looking for a dependable and motivated Baker to join our Viennoiserie Kitchen. In this position, you will work alongside our Sous Chef and production team to prepare laminated doughs, croissants, breads, palmiers, and other French pastries.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in producing consistent products, and wants to continue developing their baking skills in a professional production environment.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Proofing and baking croissants, breads, and other pastries
- Filling and glazing croissants
- Preparing pastry creams, egg wash, and other components
- Assisting the Sous Chef with daily production
- Following recipes, production schedules, and established SOPs
- Meeting production deadlines while maintaining quality standards
- Operating bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, and dough presses
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace
- Following all health, safety, cleanliness, and uniform requirements
- Working collaboratively with the kitchen team
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Minimum of one year of commercial baking experience required
- Working knowledge of baking methods and equipment
- Experience with laminated doughs and breads is preferred
- Ability to learn quickly and follow detailed instructions
- Dependable, punctual, and able to meet strict production deadlines
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to lift 50-pound bags of flour
- Ability to follow all health and safety regulations
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Tuesday–Saturday
- 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Approximately 40 hours per week
- Additional weekend hours may occasionally be required based on production needs
Compensation
$18.00–$20.00 per hour, based on relevant baking experience and skill level.
Benefits and Perks
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Employee discounts
- Complimentary coffee and pastry during scheduled shifts
- Discounted coffee and pastries while off the clock
- Professional and supportive production environment
- Growth opportunities as the company continues to expand
Work Location
La Belle® French Bakery
12189 Pennsylvania Street, Units 12189–12195
Thornton, CO 80241
This is an in-person position.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Commercial baking—one year required
Expected Hours: 40 hours per week
La Belle® French Bakery is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
