Sweetest job ever.

The Cakery on First is

HIRING

CALLING ALL CAKE LOVERS

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CALLING ALL CAKE LOVERS 〰️

Come spring of ‘26 we’re opening a new retail shop and we’re in search of coworkers who are just as obsessed as we are with beautiful cake, memorable hospitality, and uncompromising quality to join us in the joy of the daily bake.

Why work at
The Cakery on First?

If you’ve not yet experienced our brand, we’re borderline bananas about making really beautiful dessert and being really nice to each other and our customers in the process. In short, The Cakery on First is fun, it’s pretty, and it has the kind of high standards for production that make it a professionally challenging and personally rewarding work environment.

With team members at every age and stage of life, The Cakery on First is proud to offer what we’re calling our “Pick Your Perks” package. From monthly gym membership credits to college tuition contributions to paid early release, employees can select from a menu of benefits that best serve them. These benefits grow and expand the longer you’re on the team. Free and discounted coffee and baked goods are, of course, included from day one.

Brass tacks, we want to make it just as rich and rewarding to work here as it is to eat our cakes and pastries.

View our open roles below…

Lead Baker

Overview:
Our Lead Baker is responsible for the daily production of The Cakery on First’s retail menu items with consistency, efficiency, and craftsmanship. This leadership role supports The Cakery’s commitment to beautiful pastry, consistent quality, and warm 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, starting

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 and this is a leadership role 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. This role is also heavily involved in the production of our wedding orders. 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.

View the complete job description.

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

Pay:
$19/hour, starting

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.

Overview:
The Cakery on First is seeking an experienced prep baker to

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.

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.

View the complete job description.

Hours:
Up to 20 hours a week, depending on the season, with a mostly set schedule.

Pay:
$15/hr, starting

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).

Flour Girls (aka Cakery Interns)

Overview:
The Cakery on First will once again be opening our kitchen to summer interns, aka, our Flour Girls. Boys are, of course, welcome to apply. Don’t worry - we’ll figure out a clever name for you too. 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 reliable, responsible, and 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 2 hours.

Hours:
Up to 4 hours a week, up to 2 hours at a time. 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). Please note that you must be at least 14 years of age to work in the State of Idaho.

Investing in your growth

We want you to love what you do. And it’s a lot easier to love what you do when you’re really good at it. Helping you develop your skills through ongoing training and intentional learning opportunities is a mutually beneficial thing and one of our highest priorities. To foster that development, we’ve come up with some fun ways to keep you learning, growing, and professionally challenged.

Quarterly Cake Workshops

Each quarter we’ll set aside time as a team to take part in Cake Camp, a dedicated series of one and two-day workshops specifically for our employees to grow in and practice their baking, cake construction, and decorating skills. Pastry, coffee, and cake all with your fellow team members just for the fun of it? Yes.

Personalized Training and Development Programs

Every team member’s goals are different. Maybe yours is learning the art of sugar flowers. Maybe you want to learn more about running the operational side of a business. Or maybe wedding cake construction is your dream. Whatever it is, we’ll make a plan and a path to help get you where you want to go and, along the way, hopefully create a role within the bakery that allows you to put what you love doing most into play every day.

Monthly Team Brunch

In addition to your training, we want you to feel connected to and invested in the business of The Cakery on First as a whole. We also just love an opportunity to hang out with each other, no prep list involved. For these reasons we host our monthly team brunch where we’ll enjoy the fruits of our labor around a table together and talk about what’s working and how to make things even better. Your feedback as a team member is truly valuable and our monthly team brunch makes sure it’s heard.

FAQs

I don't have formal baking experience. Should I still apply?

Absolutely. A great baker is someone who is

- teachable
- conscientious
- self-directed
- can follow detailed directions
- nerds out on lists and organization.

These invaluable qualities are difficult to teach. Baking, not so much. If this list describes you, you should definitely apply.

Do you hire high school students?

Definitely.

While our intern positions (Flour Girls) were created in response to the many inquiries we receive from middle schoolers, our prep baker and dishwasher position was created with high schoolers in mind. That said, high schoolers are welcome and encouraged to apply for any role they think might be right for them.

Who is NOT a good fit for working at The Cakery on First?

This is a fast-paced environment with early-ish mornings, busy Saturdays, and a small team that relies heavily on one another. If you’re looking for a slow-paced job or a highly independent role, this might not be the right fit.

Successful team members will share these values with us:

- reliability & punctuality
- kindness
- attention to detail
- pride in what you produce

Ready to apply?

Our hiring process

  1. Submit the online application below.

  2. If it’s a good match, we’ll set up a quick interview.

  3. After the interview, the final stop is a fun, hands-on, try-out day in the kitchen.

Our online application:

  1. Submit the inquiry form at the bottom of this page.

  2. Attach your current resume and a short letter introducing yourself. Tell us why The Cakery on First is a good fit for you and what you’re excited to bring to the team.

  3. Include two references that are not family members or personal friends. Intern applicants, please list a family member as one of your two references.

We respond to every application we receive so if you haven’t heard from us, please check your spam and trash filters as we often get booted there, especially if you’re emailing from an LPOSD address. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The Cakery on First is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, immigration status, or religion.