Assistant Baker, Artisan Cookies & Pastries
Overview
This role owns cookie production at Vienna Cookie Company, a boutique bakery in Baldwin, NY, known for Austrian and German specialties. You will operate a cookie sheeter, hand-cut delicate Viennese cookies, and package them in decorative Art Deco boxes. The bakery supplies Williams-Sonoma and earns praise from national food critics. As a woman-owned business, we value craft and tradition. This temporary, part-time position offers a close-knit team and a clear focus on quality.
What You'll Do8
- 1Prepare large batches of cookie dough using traditional Austrian recipes with mixers and scales.
- 2Operate a cookie sheeter to roll delicate dough to precise thickness.
- 3Cut and mold various Viennese cookie shapes by hand.
- 4Bake cookies to golden perfection in commercial ovens.
- 5Custom-package cookies in Art Deco boxes for retail and online orders.
- 6Clean workstation, equipment, and tools after each shift to maintain food safety.
- 7Follow food safety protocols to ensure product quality and hygiene.
- 8Collaborate with the team to meet daily production targets.
Requirements7
- 1Prior baking experience in a commercial or home setting.
- 2Familiarity with kitchen equipment, including mixers, blenders, and scales.
- 3Understanding of food safety practices and hygiene standards.
- 4Excellent time-management skills to handle multiple batches.
- 5Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
- 6Team spirit with a customer-focused attitude.
- 7Culinary school certification is a plus.
Salary Insight
$35 - $42k per year
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