Pastry Baker I

Meet Us:
King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration. Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike. We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods.

We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs. As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good.

We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.

Pastry Baker is responsible for baking from scratch production of artisan baked goods, including laminated pastries, breakfast pastries, cookies, pies, individual pastries, and cakes, including wedding cakes. within a commercial bakery setting. They ensure the quality, taste, and consistency of pastry while adhering to food safety standards. The Pastry Baker collaborates with other bakery staff to meet production goals and deliver exceptional products to customers.

• Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid parental leave, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match.
• But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  * and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

Norwich, VT; onsite daily.

$19.64 to $22.14 per hour worked; commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week with one weekend day required. The shifts are five 8-hour days and start as early as 3:00AM.

• Performs all areas of pastry production that includes making from scratch pastry baked goods, including laminated pastries, breakfast pastries, cookies, pies, individual pastries, and cakes, including wedding cakes. within a commercial bakery setting
• Contributes to improvement of bakery operations by participating in product development, menu planning, keeping current with baking trends, innovation.
• Completes bakery administration tasks as necessary, which may include product ordering, and assisting in monitoring inventory.
• Works cross functionally with departments in the facility and company wide.
• Participates in professional development as recommended by leadership or self-directed.
• Sustains a clean work environment and adheres to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Assists in training interns and new bakers.

• Minimum 2 years baking experience, preferably in a professional baking environment
• Demonstrated ability in consistently produce exceptional baked products
• Demonstrated ability in proficiency and accuracy with scaling, mixing, baking, and finish work
• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role

• Highly organized, motivated, and detail oriented:
  Diligent and meticulous in making and receiving orders. Able to follow formulas and instructions accurately. Possesses a sense of planning and preparation for the day ahead. Keeping tasks on point and on time. You must be able to study formulas, choose exact ingredients, and scale correctly.
• Multitasking:
  Demonstrated ability to multitask and effectively share space, ingredients, and equipment with coworkers during production. Able to juggle competing…