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Assistant Baker / Trainee – Full Time
Freeport Bakery has an opening for a trainee baker’s assistant. Work with our talented team to learn the in’s and out’s of baking, from ovens and proofing, to doughs and more.
This is a FULL TIME position.
Shift: Wednesday – Sunday, from 12:00 am – 8:30 am. During holidays, hours and days may change for proper coverage.
Job duties and skills needed:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must read and speak basic English
- Assist in the preparation and production of baked goods, including measuring and mixing ingredients.
- Production capabilities
Ability to work in cold and hot temperatures for periods of time - Team oriented, but self-motivated
- Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Must be available on weekends
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee discount
Baker – Full Time
We are seeking a skilled Baker to join our dynamic baking team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years previous experience in a commercial kitchen. As a Baker, you will be responsible for all aspects of scratch baking, while maintaining high standards of quality, and professionalism. We offer full time employee benefits including contributions to medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching and vacation time.
This is a FULL TIME position.
Shift: Monday through Friday, from 5:00 pm – 1:30 am. During holidays, hours and days may change for proper coverage.
Job duties and skills needed:
- Prepare and bake a wide range of baked goods including bread, pastries, cakes, and cookies.
- Follow recipes accurately to ensure consistency and quality in all products.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and baking areas.
- Manage inventory of baking supplies and ingredients, ensuring freshness and availability.
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years baking experience in commercial kitchen.
- Production capabilities.
- Familiarity with food preparation techniques and kitchen equipment.
- Experience with use of commercial ovens, sheeter, rounder and scales.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.
- Must be able to stay on your fee for entire shift.
- Must be available occasional weekends and all holidays.
- Must be able to read/speak English
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee discount
Bakery Packer – Full Time
We are looking for a Bakery Packer to join our award-winning team. We will train the right person, but you must be able to take directions well and want to learn the business. We offer full time employee benefits including contributions to medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching and vacation time.
This is a FULL TIME position.
Shift: Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 am – 12:30 pm.
The duties and responsibilities of a Bakery Packer are to complete a variety of jobs in order to assist bakers, decorators, and front counter staff. This position will require one to be self-motivated and self-supervising, as well as being team oriented.
The duties and responsibilities are to complete a variety of jobs. Among them:
- Production and quality control
- Prepare Danish/muffin, etc. trays for front staff as well as back-up trays
- Glazing/icing finishing work on Danish
- Making chocolate croissants
- Pack wholesale
- Pack pretzels
- Help bakers if needed
- De-pan and wrap cakes
- Clean cake pans and prepare pans for bakers
- Scoop and pack cookies
- Cut strawberries/vegetables/butter
- Organize walk-ins
- Rotate products
- Help front staff with back-up work as needed
- Clean and keep workspace organized
Qualifications:
- Excellent time managment and attendance.
- Reliable and dependable.
- Ability to work independently within the team.
- Doing one job for long periods of time.
- Lifting up to 40 pounds daily.
- Able to stand on your feet for the entire shift.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee discount
Decorator Prep – Full Time
We will train the right applicant. Freeport Bakery is looking for a cake prep person to join a wonderful, award-winning team. We will train the right person but you must be able to take directions well and want to learn this business. We offer full time employee benefits including contributions to medical insurance, 401K matching and vacation time.
This is a FULL TIME position.
Shift: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm.
Job duties and skills needed:
- assist decorators
- cut and fill cakes
- make fillings
- other prep responsibilities as needed
- some experience in food handling
- production capabilities
- must be team-oriented and self-motivated
- must read/speak English
- must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee discount
Front Counter Staff – Part Time
We are looking for bright, cheerful folks to work with our customers and help them at our award winning bakery. Applicants with previous experience in food related customer service will be looked at first.
Hiring for a PART TIME front counter staff position. Must be available to work weekends and holidays.
Shift: Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday 7:50 am – 3:30 pm (closing)
Job duties and skills needed:
- Help customers with their selections and orders with professionalism, both in person and over the phone.
- Light kitchen duties including dipping cookies, cutting strawberries, etc.
- Making espresso drinks.
- Keeping the front of the bakery clean and tidy.
- Keeping all areas/aspects of the front counter stocked.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in customer service is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; in person and over the phone.
- Positive attitude.
- Self-starter. Ability to work independently within your team.
- Commitment to our extensive training process, including study time and product testing, tasting of all our products as necessary.
- Ability to climb ladders.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stay on your feet for the entire shift.
Benefits:
- Employee discount.
Cake Decorator – Full Time
We are looking for a Cake Decorator to join our award-winning team. We offer full time employee benefits including contributions to medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching and vacation time.
Hiring for a FULL TIME position.
Shift: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm OR Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
Job duties and skills needed:
- decorate cakes
- assist other decorators
- cut and fill cakes
- make fillings
- other prep responsibilities as needed
- experience in food handling
- production capabilities
- must be team-oriented and self-motivated
- must read/speak English
- must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Benefits (full time):
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation time
- Employee discount
Dishwasher – Part Time
We are looking for a part-time dishwasher to join our amazing dishwashing team. Responsible for washing dishes, pots and pans, restroom clean up, mopping floors, laundry, and general bakery cleaning. Assisting the baking team when needed. We are a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol business.
Please be able to provide references.
This is a PART TIME position.
Shift: Tuesday – Friday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, and Sunday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Please do not apply if this schedule is not sustainable.
Job duties and skills needed:
- Must be able to read/speak basic English. You do not need to be fluent, but you must understand basic directions, safety issues, and communication between departments.
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds on a continuous basis and have good upper body strength.
- Operate an industrial dishwasher, washing dishes and glassware by hand when necessary.
- Unload dishes, silverware, and glassware promptly and store them in the appropriate places.
- Carry out basic cleaning tasks around the premises, including emptying trash cans, cleaning restrooms, and doing laundry.
- Other duties as requested/assisting the baking team, etc.
Experience:
- Previous experience in food service or restaurant environments is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with industrial dishwasher is preferred but not required.
- A strong work ethic and ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment.
- Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other teams.
Benefits:
- Employee discount
We are not hiring at the moment, however, we always accept resumes and applications to keep on file if a position opens.