Cook/Baker

Cook/Baker

Hawkins Empire is the executive headquarters for multiple divisions, including Proshield Security, Hawkins Sweet Bakery, and Hawkins Empire Outdoors Lodge. We provide centralized leadership, HR, and corporate operations while supporting each division's growth in security, food service, and hospitality. Our mission is to deliver reliable service, strong community impact, and consistent excellence across all Hawkins-branded companies.

Job Description

Job Title: HSB Cook/Baker Company: Hawkins Empire Division: Hawkins Sweet Bakery (HSB) Location: Jackson, MS Employment Type: Part-Time / Full-Time

The HSB Cook/Baker prepares fresh baked goods daily, follows recipes accurately, maintains kitchen cleanliness, and ensures consistent product quality for Hawkins Sweet Bakery.

Qualifications

• Daily Baking Prepare cookies, cupcakes, muffins, brownies, and other baked items

• Recipe Accuracy Follow HSB recipes and portion standards

• Kitchen Prep Set up ingredients, tools, and equipment for daily production

• Quality Control Ensure all products meet HSB freshness and appearance standards

• Inventory Support Notify leads when ingredients need restocking

• Cleanliness Maintain a clean workstation and follow food-safety guidelines

• Team Collaboration Work with packaging and cashier staff to keep orders flowing

• Basic baking knowledge

• Ability to follow recipes

• Ability to stand for shifts

• Reliable and punctual

• Food-safe work habits

Preferred

• Bakery or kitchen experience

• Experience with commercial mixers/ovens

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.