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SusieCakes

Pastry/ Baking Team Lead

Dallas, TX

$20 - $22/hr

Associate degree in Culinary, Baking or Pastry Arts preferred * 2 years of leadership experience in a team environment * Ability to work in multiple regional locations * Ability to adapt to a ...

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Bakery Associate

Newnan, GA

$13 - $15.75/hr

As a Bakery Associate, you will support industrial baking operations while managing inventory and vendor communication. What We Offer: * Health Benefits * Dental Insurance * 401(k) * Referral Program ...

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How much do baking associate jobs pay per hour?

As of May 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for baking associate in the United States is $15.26, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $16.83 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Baking Associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Baking Associate, you need a solid understanding of baking techniques, ingredient handling, and food safety, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent and sometimes a food handler's certification. Familiarity with commercial baking equipment, mixers, ovens, and point-of-sale systems is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and teamwork are crucial soft skills that help maintain consistency and efficiency. These skills ensure the production of high-quality baked goods, adherence to safety standards, and smooth bakery operations.

What are some common challenges Baking Associates face during peak hours, and how can they effectively manage them?

Baking Associates often encounter high-pressure situations during peak hours, such as early mornings or holidays when demand surges. Managing multiple tasks—like preparing dough, monitoring oven times, and ensuring product quality—while maintaining cleanliness and safety can be challenging. Effective time management, clear communication with team members, and staying organized are key to success. Many bakeries also encourage cross-training, so associates can help each other and adapt quickly to changing priorities during busy periods.

What are Baking Associates?

Baking Associates are entry-level professionals who assist in the preparation, production, and presentation of baked goods such as bread, pastries, and cakes. They typically work in bakeries, supermarkets, or food production facilities, helping with mixing ingredients, monitoring baking times, ensuring product quality, and maintaining cleanliness. Baking Associates may also package finished products and assist customers, depending on the workplace. This role is essential for supporting bakers and ensuring smooth bakery operations.

What is the difference between Baking Associate vs Pastry Chef?

AspectBaking AssociatePastry Chef
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; food safety certifications often preferredFormal culinary training or pastry arts certification often required
Work EnvironmentBakery, grocery store, or food production facilityBakery, restaurant, hotel, or pastry shop
Job ResponsibilitiesAssist in baking, preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanlinessDesigning, creating, and decorating baked goods; supervising baking staff

The main difference between a Baking Associate and a Pastry Chef lies in their responsibilities and experience level. Baking Associates typically support baking operations with basic tasks, while Pastry Chefs lead the creative and supervisory aspects of pastry production. Both roles require knowledge of baking techniques, but Pastry Chefs usually have more formal training and experience.

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Infographic showing various Baking Associate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $31,736 per year, or $15.3 per hour.
Temporary Retail Sales Associate I (Denver)

Temporary Retail Sales Associate I (Denver)

King Arthur Baking Company

Denver, CO • On-site

$19.29/hr

Part-time, Temporary

Medical, Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Meet Us: King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, we're the ultimate baking resource - providing education, inspiration, and the highest quality products, all while fostering connections and community through baking. Our superior flours and mixes are available in supermarkets nationwide, and our direct-to-consumer business - website and retail stores - offers an even wider selection of specialty baking ingredients, mixes, gluten-free products, baking tools, and more. We bring baking education to millions of bakers through our cookbooks, podcast, recipe app, website, and baking school. We're proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means everyone who works here has a real voice and a shared stake in what we do. This creates a strong sense of community built on trust, teamwork, and love of baking. As a benefit corporation, we're committed to the best interests of all our stakeholders - employees, our local communities, our broader community of bakers, and our planet. Join us and help spread the joy of baking. King Arthur - where, as an employee-owner, your passion and ideas can truly make a difference.
The Position: The Temporary Retail Sales Associate I is responsible for providing a complete shopping experience for King Arthur customers, enthusiastically delivering great service, engaging, educating, and inspiring them in support of the King Arthur brand and mission. The individual in this role works under direct supervision and as an integral part of a customer focused team.
The Pay: Starting at $19.29 per hour worked. Pay commensurate with experience.
The Benefits: As a temporary team member, you will be eligible for medical only benefits after three months and the ability to participate in the company's 401(k) program immediately. You will also receive generous discounts in our retail store, including free flour each month.
The Location: Denver, CO; onsite daily.
The Schedule: Temporary part-time positions available, between 15-25 hours per week. This assignment has an expected end date of January 2027. Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Greets and acknowledges customers as they enter the retail store
  • Provides a positive experience for each customer specific to their needs
  • Assists customers in locating merchandise
  • Supports the team in meeting monthly sales goals
  • Processes sales transactions accurately at the registers
  • Maintains the store's appearance by straightening, cleaning, replacing signage
  • Restocks product using proper inventory rotation
  • Adheres to all safely, food and workplace regulations, procedures, and policies
  • Communicates consistently and clearly with their retail team, shift leads, and managers
  • Reports to work on time or notifies the lead in charge by email and phone in advance of absence or tardiness
  • Performs additional tasks and responsibilities, as necessary

This should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. There may be some variation and/or development of the above duties and responsibilities without changing the general nature of the job.
Minimum job requirements
  • 1-2 years of experience in a retail related field
  • Strong verbal skills
  • Ability to respond to all customer requests with exemplary service.
  • Ability to multitask in fast paced environment.
  • Ability to function independently.
  • Flexible schedule availability including evenings and weekends.
  • Engages positively with both internal and external customers.

Success factors/competencies for this role
  • Open to change, recommends actions for continuous improvement
  • Thinks and acts strategically, understands how their role contributes to larger outcome
  • Provides exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers
  • Sets high standards for oneself, meet deadlines
  • Learns from mistakes, is receptive to feedback
  • Effective communicator, listens and respects others' points of view
  • Participates in team problem solving and decision making
  • Maintains a positive attitude
  • Is community minded - gets involved, volunteers

Physical requirements/work environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Physical requirements
    1. Ability to remain standing for extended periods of time.
    2. Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.
    3. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Work environment
    1. Fast paced retail work environment that can be noisy at times

Safety
  • Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization
  • Is responsible for providing a safe and ergonomically sound work environment, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting these conditions immediately
  • Engages in safety and compliance training programs and encourage 100% team participation in same

Environment
  • Adheres to company-wide green norms, looks for ways to reduce, reuse, recycle
  • Educates oneself on KAB environmental campaigns
  • Strives to continually improve and implement new processes to reduce our environmental impact

Uniform
  • Name Tag (provided)
  • Apron (provided)
  • Tee shirt (provided)

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.
There's room at our table for you! Apply today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

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