Production Baker

Pay: $23.00 to $24.50 per hour

Description
The Production Baker prepares high-quality baked goods that support Black Cap’s commitment to exceptional food, consistency, and customer experience. Working collaboratively with the bakery team, this role executes daily production, maintains food safety standards, and contributes to a positive, fast-paced kitchen environment. This position offers ample opportunities for learning and development.
Compensation for this position is $23-$24.50/hour (=$20-$21.50/hr base rate + $3/hr in share tips & fees).
This is a full-time position, scheduled 30-40 hours/week at our Waterbury location. The schedule requires a 4:30 AM start time on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays; candidates available on both Saturdays and Sundays are preferred. Full-time applicants will also be considered.
Job Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of bakery and food offerings for all Black Cap locations
Execute and scale regular production of croissants and other baked goods including but not limited to sweet breads, cookies, muffins, and scones
Keep high standards of food safety and sanitation by following weekly and daily cleaning lists
Assist with critical communications between all Black Cap locations
Update inventories for in house reference: croissant, dry case, cold case, top of case, cookies, bars, and all baked goods
Receive and put away deliveries of supplies and verify that correct items and quantities have been delivered
Support the creation of new menu items based on customers' preferences and feedback
Produce the weekly menu as directed by the Head Baker
Create corresponding labels and recorded recipes when appropriate
Report all equipment and maintenance problems to the Head Baker and Operations Director
Perform daily and weekly cleaning lists to maintain high cleanliness and sanitation standards
Requirements
Expectations
Required to work on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays
Required to start work at 4:30AM

Full-time: Four 10-hour shifts

Part-time: Three 8-hour shifts

Required to work at least one weekend day, both weekend days preferred
Work primarily in one location (Waterbury) but have availability and reliable transportation to work in the other location as needed
Follow processes and procedures recorded in Employee Handbook
Take direction from managers and assist where needed
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Report to work in proper uniform, abiding by the dress code:

Black Cap T-Shirt

Hair pulled back and covered with a hat, headband, or bandana

Closed-toed shoes

Pants (no sweatpants)

Hands must be free of jewelry and nail polish

Nails must be kept short and clean

Physical Job Requirements
Must be able to lift 50 lbs up and down the stairs multiple times per day
Must be able to lift 50 lbs off the ground from a squatting position
Must be able to frequently squat, bend at the waist, and twist from the waist while carrying heavy, large objects up to 50 lbs
Must be able to stand on your feet for up to 8 hours at a time
Required Skills & Experience
Prior bakery experience preferred
ServeSafe Food Handler Safety Certification will be provided by Black Cap after hire
Must have strong skills in: Communication, attention to detail/consistency, sense of urgency, prioritization, professionalism, adaptability
Must be timely and attentive to work
Must have a growth mindset and respond constructively to feedback
Black Out Dates
It is important for all employees to be available during peak holiday times. All employees will be expected to work:
Foliage season (September 20th- October 20th)
December holiday season (December 26th – January 2nd)
Presidents’ Day week
Martin Luther King weekend
Various summer holidays/events as deemed necessary by management
What We Offer
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid sick time
Health and vision insurance options for full-time employees
Invest EAP (Employee Assistance Program) for employees and household members
Paid breaks and shift meal
Free coffee drinks during shifts
Employee discounts on food, beverages, and Black Cap merchandise
Holiday pay on select holidays
Paid bereavement leave
Paid childbirth recovery leave for FT employees after 1 year of employment
Why Black Cap?
At Black Cap, we work hard to build a positive workplace where people support each other and take pride in what they do. We’re proud to be a woman-owned Vermont company built around community, local partnerships, and a love of great food and coffee. Our cafes bring together locals and visitors in spaces that feel welcoming, authentic, and distinctly Vermont. Join our team and help tell the story of a brand deeply connected to the place it calls home!