Wood-Fired Oven Operator (Baker)
Water Street Bagel Co. โ Syracuse, NY
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable, hardworking team member to join our team as a Wood-Fired Oven Operator. This is a fast-paced, hands-on position working with our traditional wood-fired oven to produce high-quality bagels throughout the day.
Youโll be part of the early morning/mid morning crew and play a key role in keeping our bake consistent, efficient, and up to our standards.
What Youโll Do
- ย Assist with opening and preparing the oven and baking areaย
- ย Help build and maintain the wood-fired ovenย
- ย Load and unload bagels to maintain a steady, continuous bakeย
- ย Work closely with the baking team to keep production flowingย
- ย Monitor bagel quality and remove anything that doesnโt meet standardsย
- ย Keep your station clean, organized, and food-safeย
- ย Support daily production and catering needsย
- ย Interact with customers in a friendly and professional wayย
What Weโre Looking For
- ย Someone who shows up on time, awake, and ready to work
- ย Strong work ethic and ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environmentย
- ย Positive attitude and team-first mindsetย
- ย Ability to take direction and stay on taskย
- ย Baking or kitchen experience preferred (but we will train the right person)
Hours & Schedule
- ย Part-time: approximately 15โ20 hours per week
- ย Weekday shifts may start as early as 3:30 AM โ 9:30ish AM
- ย Weekend shifts may be approximately 7:00 AM โ 12:30ish PM (give or take)
- Weekend availability is required
Physical Requirements
- ย Able to lift up to 50 lbsย
- ย Able to stand for long periodsย
- ย Able to go up and down stairs frequentlyย
- Able to be in front of a 500 degree oven and boiler
Schedule & Expectations
- ย Early morning shifts requiredย
- ย Weekend availability is requiredย
- ย Fast-paced environment (we handle high volume daily)ย
Why Work With Us
- ย Strong, team-oriented environmentย
- ย Opportunity to learn a unique wood-fired baking processย
- ย Be part of a busy, growing local businessย
Apply in person or online, weโre looking to hire immediately!