Early Morning weekend Baker

Pastry Baker LMNOP Bakery is a small but bustling artisan bakery and community hub in Katonah, NY. We are committed to crafting excellent pastries and breads daily, featuring sourdough fermentation and organic regionally grown grains.

We're looking for people who love to bake and eat delicious bake goods, while hanging out with great company. We bake to change someone’s day with a delicious memorable bite.

Previous baking or production kitchen experience is helpful but not required. Most importantly, our bakers take pride in their craft, care about consistency and quality, and enjoy working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

LMNOP values craftsmanship, teamwork, curiosity, and a positive kitchen culture. Our bakers are dependable, eager to learn, willing to share knowledge, and committed to supporting one another as we continue to grow.

Responsibilities
Prepare and produce laminated doughs including croissants and seasonal specials
Mix, laminate, shape, proof, bake, and finish pastries
Assist in pastry station prep
Monitor fermentation, proofing, and baking to ensure consistent quality.
Follow production schedules and communicate inventory needs.
Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workstation.
Accurately scale recipes and maintain product consistency.
Assist with recipe development and seasonal menu items
Work efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
Help maintain a positive, respectful, and collaborative kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of professional bakery or pastry experience preferred, but not required
• Understanding of fermentation, proofing, and baking techniques.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize
• Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.
• Availability for early morning, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Strong organizational skills, quality control, and attention to detail.
• Great time management skills
• Excellent communication with bake team/FOH/management
• Adaptable to varying needs of production
• Strong independent worker as well as with a team
• Good work ethic
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Compliant with health and safety standards
• Sense of urgency and ability to deliver for service on time
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Food handlers license required