Lead Baker

Responsibilities:
Our Lead Baker is responsible for the daily production of The Cakery’s menu items with consistency, efficiency, and craftsmanship. This role supports our commitment to beauty, quality, and hospitality in every detail - from mixing doughs to finishing cakes and pastries with exceptional presentation.

• Prepare, scale, mix, bake, and finish bakery menu items according to established recipes and standards

• Maintain highest standards for product quality, consistency, and visual presentation

• Execute daily production lists with efficiency and accuracy.

• Collaborate with prep bakers to direct and delegate tasks as necessary.

• Assist with menu development, seasonal offerings, and special orders

• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; communicate shortages proactively

• Operate bakery equipment safely and correctly (ovens, mixers, brewers, etc.)

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling, labeling, and storage

• Demonstrate exemplary standards when it comes to maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment at all times.

• Complete opening and closing duties as necessary

• Cross-train in prep baker, retail associate, and dishwashing positions.

Hours:
20 - 30 hours per week, with a mostly set schedule.

Pay:
$19/hour

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of professional baking experience preferred

• Strong understanding of baking techniques, scaling, and recipe execution

• Ability to lift 40 lbs and stand for long periods

• Painstaking attention to detail and excellent time management skills

• Creative eye for design and presentation a must

• Positive attitude, reliability, and a commitment to outstanding guest service

• Identify strongly with The Cakery’s core values of Beauty, Quality, and Hospitality..

Of Note:
Nights are not required with this role but Saturday availability is. Reliable transportation is also a must and because we’re feeding the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).

Prep Baker

Responsibilities:
The Cakery on First is seeking an experienced prep baker to serve as the right hand to our lead baker. This person will be able to effectively flit between a multitude of tasks as needed from prepping fillings and frostings to preparing executing recipes according to standard. You’ll enjoy this role if you love a dynamic, collaborative, and creative work environment, are quick to learn new tasks, and are not afraid of asking questions or taking direction. Must have meticulous attention to detail and be comfortable working in the close quarters of a commercial kitchen as well as in a public-facing sales setting. Prior professional baking and/or customer service experience is strongly preferred but not required.

• Prepare, scale, mix, bake, and finish bakery menu items as directed by lead baker according to established recipes and standards

• Maintain highest standards for product quality, consistency, and visual presentation

• Execute daily production lists in collaboration with lead baker with efficiency and accuracy.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment at all times

• Assist lead baker in monitoring inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; communicate shortages proactively

• Operate bakery equipment safely and correctly (ovens, mixers, brewers, etc.)

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling, labeling, and storage

• Complete opening and closing duties as necessary

• Cross-train in retail and dishwashing positions.

Hours:
Part time (10-20 hours per week) with a mostly set schedule

Pay:
$15/hr

Of Note:
Our prep bakers will also be cross-trained in both our retail customer service and our dishwasher positions. Competency and confidence in on-the-spot change counting necessary. Nights are not required with this role and but Saturday availability is important. Reliable transportation is also a must and because we’re feeding the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).

Dishwasher/Prep Baker

Responsibilities:
The Cakery on First is seeking a dishwasher/prep baker and we’re not gonna lie, we go through a lot of dishes. Keeping them flowing allows us to bake as much as possible and as such, this position is the backbone of our production capacity. This role is split 80/20 between dishwashing responsibilities and bakery prep tasks so a love for baking is necessary and some experience (even if just as a hobby) is preferred. Must be comfortable working in the close quarters of the commercial kitchen, able to stand for up to five hours, and able to safely lift up to 40 lbs.

• Wash, sanitize, and properly store all dishes, utensils, and equipment

• Keep dish area, sinks, and storage areas clean and organized

• Assist bakers with basic prep tasks: measuring ingredients, making fillings, portioning dough, etc.

• Restock ingredients and supplies as needed

• Maintain cleanliness of workstations, floors, and trash/recycling areas

• Assist with packaging baked goods and labeling items

• Support food safety protocols, including proper storage, labeling, and temperature checks

• Help with closing or opening duties depending on shift

• Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; communicate shortages proactively

• Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling, labeling, and storage

• Demonstrate exemplary standards when it comes to maintaining a clean and tidy workspace

• Cross-train in retail customer service position

Hours:
Part time (up to 20 hours a week) with a mostly set schedule.

Pay:
$15/hr

Of Note:
Nights are not required for this position, weekends (specifically Saturdays) are. A reliable form of transportation is a must. Because you will be involved in preparing food for the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).

Cakery Interns

Responsibilities:
The Cakery on First will once again be opening our kitchen to summer interns. Interns will have a hand in helping out with all aspects of daily operations providing a well-rounded opportunity to gain valuable, transferable work experience. Successful interns will be eager to learn with a teachable spirit and a can-do attitude. Naturally, a strong interest in baking and pastry is desirable. Must be comfortable working in the close quarters of the commercial kitchen and able to stand for up to three hours.

Hours:
Up to 4 hours a week. These hours can be divided over a number of days.

Pay:
Our summer intern positions are unpaid.

Of Note:
Nights and weekends not required for this position. A reliable form of transportation is a must though. Because you will be involved in preparing food for the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).