BAKERY by Frothy Monkey is hiring Pastry Bakers. We offer an inclusive and creative workplace. Our team members have the opportunity to collaborate with others, grow professionally, and contribute to a growing company. Full-time positions available. You MUST be available to work a weekend shift and some holidays to qualify.
About BAKERY by Frothy Monkey
We are a wholesale BAKERY in Nashville owned by Frothy Monkey. Everything we bake is from scratch. Our team of pastry and bread bakers produce Artisan breads, sandwich breads, and a wide assortment of baked goods from muffins and cookies, to layer cakes and pies. We partner with local farms and producers when possible to bring seasonal freshness to our products and deepen the sense of community that gathering around the table can foster.
Role and Responsibilities
The Pastry Baker role at BAKERY by Frothy Monkey includes but is not limited to, the following responsibilities. The requirements of the position are subject to change, based on Production needs:
- Scaling ingredients according to BAKERY Pastry Formulas
- Mixing Ingredients to proper incorporation and development, using Planetary Mixer, or manual (by hand) technique, depending on Formula and product requirements
- Following BAKERY by Frothy Monkey formulas and recipes to properly mix, portion, shape, and bake a wide array of Artisanal baked goods and desserts
- Follow direction and receive feedback from Pastry Lead
- Maintain a clean, organized workspace during the Production shift, and cleaning all equipment, benches, and floors in Pastry Production Area at the end of each shift
- When necessary, assist with packaging and sorting for Delivery all goods produced during Production Shift
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Formal Culinary/Pastry baking school education and/or equivalent prior baking experience is preferred, but not required. We are delighted to train individuals who possess a willingness to learn and develop their bread skills with Middle Tennessee's fastest-growing Artisan Bakery.
Preferred Skills
- Safely and efficiently operate various equipment with regards to High-Volume, Artisan baked goods and dessert Production
- Occasionally work Overtime, based on Production needs
- Repeatedly stoop, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout shift
- Strong reading, writing, and verbal communication in English language
- Ability to understand basic and moderate percentage-based mathematics
- Positivity and energetic ability to work with a creative and dedicated pastry team
Benefits
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Frothy covers 50% of the premium)
- Health Savings Account (HSA Bank; Frothy deposits $25 a month)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Free shift meal and staff beverages
- Free employee assistance program
- Free employee perks and discount program
- Free life insurance
- Short term disability insurance plans
- Long term disability insurance plans
- 30% discount on retail merchandise