Baker

BAKER

Position Summary

At Magnolia Bakery, our bakers are at the heart of what we do. Every cake layer, cookie, brownie, cheesecake, pie, and cupcake begins with a commitment to quality, consistency, and care.

As a Baker, you will help bring Magnolia Bakery’s beloved recipes to life by preparing and baking products according to our established recipes, production standards, and quality expectations. You will play an important role in ensuring that every item leaving our kitchen reflects the quality and attention to detail our guests expect from Magnolia Bakery.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their craft, enjoys working as part of a team, and understands that the smallest details can make a guest’s day a little sweeter.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily production lists provided by the Production Manager or General Manager accurately, efficiently, and on time.
• Prepare and bake Magnolia Bakery menu items according to established recipes, specifications, and production standards, including cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies, cupcakes, and other assigned products.
• Consistently follow Magnolia Bakery recipes, portioning guidelines, baking methods, presentation standards, and quality expectations to ensure our guests receive the same exceptional product every time.
• Take pride in the quality of every product produced and immediately communicate any product, ingredient, equipment, or production concerns to management.
• Follow all food-safety, sanitation, and safe food-handling procedures.
• Properly operate and monitor bakery equipment, including mixers, choppers, and other equipment required for production.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and using cleaning products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and efficient workstation throughout the shift.
• Properly clean and sanitize equipment, tools, work surfaces, and production areas during and after use.
• Work collaboratively with fellow bakers, prep team members, cake icers, porters, managers, and other team members to support smooth bakery operations and successful completion of daily production.
• Follow Magnolia Bakery policies, procedures, recipes, and operational standards.
• Receive coaching and direction positively and use feedback as an opportunity to continuously improve.
• Help create a positive, respectful, and supportive kitchen environment where every team member contributes to the success of the bakery.

What We’re Looking For

• At least one year of professional baking experience.
• A genuine commitment to product quality, consistency, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Hands-on, flexible, and highly responsive approach to work.
• Positive attitude and the ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Dependable, responsible, and ready to contribute as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize production responsibilities in a fast-paced bakery environment.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications, policies, procedures, and management direction consistently.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use experience and good judgment to organize work and accomplish daily production goals.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Publisher, or similar basic computer applications when required for the position.
• Understanding of food sanitation, workplace safety, equipment care, supply management, teamwork, and quality control.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

This is an active, hands-on bakery position.

• Must be able to stand and walk for approximately 3–5 hours at a time without a rest break.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and carry approximately 10–25+ pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach overhead, and perform repetitive movements associated with bakery production.
• Must be comfortable working around ovens, hot cooking equipment, and other commercial bakery equipment.
• Must be able to safely perform the physical responsibilities necessary for bakery production.

Schedule

This position is approximately 40 hours per week. Scheduling will be based on the operational and production needs of the bakery.

Team Member Perks

• Employee restaurant discount
• One complimentary dessert per day
• The opportunity to learn Magnolia Bakery’s recipes, production systems, and quality standards while developing your skills as part of an established bakery team

Our Commitment

At Magnolia Bakery, great products begin with great people.

We believe in taking pride in our work, supporting one another, protecting the quality of our products, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. As a Baker, your work happens behind the scenes—but it is experienced by every guest who takes that first bite.

If you love baking, care about the details, enjoy being part of a hardworking team, and want your work to help make someone’s day sweeter, we’d love to have you on our team.

Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Do you having experience as a baker?

• Describe your day when you worked as a baker?
• What's your favorite thing about baking?

Work Location: In person