Lead Baker

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

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Hours:
20 - 30 hours per week, depending on the season, with a mostly set schedule.

Pay:
$19/hour

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 obtaining your Food Manager Certification.

Cake Maker

Overview:
Our Cake Maker is responsible for the focused production of The Cakery’s buttercream layer cake and Picnic & Party Cake menu items with consistency, efficiency and craftsmanship. You’ll love this role if you have an eye for precision, are adept at managing complex production schedules, and truly delight in cake design and construction.

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Hours:
10-15 hours per week, depending on the season, with a mostly set schedule.

Pay:
$19/hour

Of Note:
Nights are not required with this role. Reliable transportation is also a must and because we’re feeding the public, you must be up for obtaining your Food Manager Certification.

Prep Baker

Overview:
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.

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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 host and 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

Overview:
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.

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Hours:
Up to 20 hours a week, depending on the season, 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

Overview:
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 four hours.

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

Pay:
$7/hourly

Of Note:
Nights and weekends not required for this position.

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).