Baker

Kat’s Kitchen | Baker Job Description

About Us

Kat’s Kitchen is a neighborhood cafe and wine bar in Berkeley, located in the former Rick & Ann’s space and continuing its tradition of genuine hospitality. With breakfast, lunch, and a relaxed afternoon wine program, it focuses on seasonal cooking, thoughtful preparation, and everyday ease, creating a place guests can rely on and return to often.

Overview

Kat's Kitchen is looking for a lead Baker to collaborate with new ownership to evolve its legacy.

The Baker will work closely with the Chef team to maintain quality standards, contribute to recipe development, and support a kitchen culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and shared ownership.

What You’ll Do

• Execute daily production of baked goods, including morning pastries, biscuits, and desserts
• Contribute to recipe development and seasonal menu updates, with a focus on simple, well-executed items
• Follow and refine recipes to ensure consistency in flavor, texture, and presentation
• Manage prep lists and baking schedules to support daily service needs
• Maintain quality and freshness standards across all items
• Monitor ingredient levels and communicate ordering needs
• Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked workstations
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure alignment across prep and service
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and equipment standards
• Participate in daily setup, breakdown, and cleaning procedures

Who You Are

We are seeking someone who brings both technical skill and a grounded, team-oriented mindset:

• We are open to a range of experience levels, including self-taught or home bakers with strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a desire to grow in a professional kitchen
• 1-2+ years of professional baking or pastry experience in a cafe, restaurant, or production kitchen is preferred but we are open to passionate home baker.
• Familiarity with a range of baked goods (pastries, quick breads, cookies, desserts)
• Interest in recipe development and seasonal cooking
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Organized and able to manage time and production independently
• A collaborative team player who communicates clearly and supports others
• Calm, steady, and solutions-oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Takes pride in craft without ego, focused on the collective outcome

Health & Safety

• Solid understanding of professional kitchen standards and expectations.
• Ability to follow recipes, techniques, and quality requirements precisely.
• Strong attention to detail and consistency.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and professional under pressure.
• Commitment to cleanliness, organization, and food safety.
• Must have or obtain a California Food Handler’s Certification.

Work Environment

• Involves standing and walking the entire shift
• Involves holding objects with hands
• Involves reaching, bending, and stooping frequently
• Involves lifting, moving, and carrying at least 25-50 pounds with frequency throughout the shift

EOE: Kat’s Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on any characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.