Kitchen Assistant

Sweet Mary's Bakery in Akron, OH is looking for one friendly, motivated individual to fill our open Kitchen Assistant position. Qualified applicants will be over 18, and must be available a minimum of 20 hours (and up to 40) between Tuesday – Sunday (Morning & Afternoons), and will have worked in a commercial kitchen before.

• A positive work environment with fantastic customers & coworkers
• Weekly pay, and share of generous weekly cash tips (not included in wage rate)
• Opportunities for advancement to other positions, including training for FOH/Barista, Assistant Baker, Baker, and even up to Decorator, learning about our products and techniques.
• Flexible scheduling & hours
• Two weeks off every Summer & Winter for vacation (last two weeks of July, last week of December & first week of January)
• Woman-owned shop, vocal about social justice issues with an invested interest in supporting our community and fighting for all human rights.

• Food prep as needed for current menu: zesting/juicing citrus, shredding cheese, chopping & roasting produce
• Making basic recipes including doughs, fillings, frostings, gravy, chicken salad & egg salad
• Making Sandwiches and assisting FOH as expediter when needed
• Assist rest of staff with daily shop cleaning, stocking & inventory

• Must be at least 18
• Availability for a minimum of 20 hours per week during our working hours (Tuesday - Sunday, mornings & afternoons) - at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) required each week - those are our busiest days.
• Able to start the work day at 6am or earlier as required.
• Friendly, positive attitude
• Care for our products and customers
• Desire to learn about products, assist coworkers and pitch-in as needed
• Some prior food prep experience required, bakery/cafe experience preferred.

Thank you.