Bread/Utility Baker Job Description
TSP Bakeshop
Position Summary
At TSP Bakeshop, we’re looking for a dependable, hands-on Utility/Bread Baker to join our small bakery team. This person will help prepare breads and other baked goods, pitch in with daily production tasks, and keep the bakery clean, organized, and running smoothly. It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working with their hands, takes pride in doing things well, and likes being part of a friendly, hardworking team.
Key Responsibilities
· Prepare, mix, shape, proof, and bake breads and other bakery items using our recipes and standards.
· Keep an eye on dough, proofing times, oven temperatures, and bake times so products come out fresh and consistent.
· Help with everyday bakery tasks such as ingredient prep, pan setup, packaging, labeling, and restocking supplies.
· Use bakery equipment safely, including mixers, ovens, proofers, scales, racks, and small tools.
· Check finished products for quality, freshness, and appearance before they go out for customers.
· Follow food safety and sanitation practices to help keep our bakery safe and clean.
· Help clean dishes, equipment, counters, floors, and work areas throughout the shift.
· Rotate ingredients and let the team know when supplies are running low.
· Work together with the bakery team to get production done on time.
· Jump in where needed to help the day run smoothly.
Qualifications
· Bakery, kitchen, or food production experience is helpful, but we’re willing to train the right person.
· Bread baking experience is a plus.
· Able to follow recipes, instructions, and daily production lists. Able to be an independent worker, self guided.
· Reliable, on time, and willing to be part of a team.
· Careful with details and proud of putting out good-quality products.
· Comfortable with basic measuring and recipe scaling.
· Available for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts when needed.
· Food handler permit or ability to obtain one, required.
Physical Requirements
· Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a shift.
· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed.
· Ability to bend, reach, twist, and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.
· Comfortable working around hot ovens, cold storage areas, flour dust, and standard bakery cleaning supplies.
Schedule and Compensation
This position may include early mornings, weekends, and holidays depending on bakery production needs. Pay will depend on experience and qualifications, and we’re happy to talk through the details with qualified applicants.
How to Apply
If you’re dependable, positive, and interested in being part of a small local bakery team, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume or a brief work history, along with your availability. Prior bakery experience is helpful, but attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn matter a lot to us.
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