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Wegmans

Bakery Assistant

Blasdell, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $18/hr

As a Bakery department coordinator, you'll work with a team across all areas of the bakery, to ... Training Wegmans offers paid summer internships and externships for college students to jumpstart ...

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How much do summer bakery jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer bakery in the United States is $15.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Bakery Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Bakery Assistant, you typically need basic food handling knowledge, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn, with a high school diploma often preferred. Familiarity with commercial baking equipment, point-of-sale (POS) systems, and compliance with food safety certifications such as a Food Handler's Permit is beneficial. Strong teamwork, customer service skills, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure help you stand out in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting smooth bakery operations during the busy summer season.

What are some common challenges faced by summer bakery staff, and how can they be managed?

Summer bakery staff often encounter high customer volumes and increased production demands, especially during peak hours and holidays. Managing the pace while maintaining quality and safety is crucial. Teamwork, clear communication, and good organization help staff balance tasks such as baking, packaging, and serving customers efficiently. Staying hydrated and taking short breaks can also help staff maintain energy and focus during busy shifts.

What are summer bakery jobs?

Summer bakery jobs are temporary positions in bakeries typically available during the summer months. These roles may include tasks such as preparing dough, baking bread and pastries, assisting customers, restocking ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness in the bakery. They are ideal for students or individuals seeking seasonal employment and provide hands-on experience in food preparation and customer service. Working a summer bakery job can help you develop valuable skills in teamwork, time management, and food safety. Many bakeries hire extra staff during the busy summer season to meet increased demand.

What is the difference between Summer Bakery vs Summer Pastry Chef?

AspectSummer BakerySummer Pastry Chef
CredentialsHigh school diploma or culinary certificateSame as Summer Bakery, often with specialized pastry training
Work EnvironmentBakery shops, cafes, seasonal marketsBakery kitchens, restaurants, hotels
Industry UsageCommonly used for general baking rolesSpecific to pastry and dessert preparation
Job FocusBread, baked goods, seasonal treatsPastries, desserts, artistic confections

Summer Bakery and Summer Pastry Chef roles both involve baking skills, but Summer Bakery typically covers a broader range of baked goods, while Summer Pastry Chef specializes in desserts and pastries. The credentials and work environments overlap, but the focus of work distinguishes the two positions.

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Infographic showing various Summer Bakery job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 68% Full Time, 30% Part Time, and 2% Summer. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $32,728 per year, or $15.7 per hour.

Summer Bakery Chef

YMCA of Youngstown

North Springfield, PA

$12 - $15/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Summer Bakery Chef
FLSA Status: Hourly/ non-exempt
Salary: $12 - $15 per hour
Status: Part Time
Reports to: Camp Fitch Food Service Director
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assists the Food Service Director in providing nutritious, well-prepared meals served to campers, guests, and staff for weekend programs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Prepare Baked Goods for 10 weeks of Summer Camp.
  2. Assist the Head Chef in the creation of the menu.
  3. Prepare and cook food as the menu indicates including the preparation of special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
  4. Assist with the managing of food costs in relation to established budget and utilizes leftover foods in meal preparations as appropriate to minimize waste.
  5. Help maintain clean and safe kitchen work areas, stockroom with accurate inventory, freezer, refrigerator, dining room, and loading dock in accordance with State Health regulations.
  6. Practice personal hygiene and cleanliness in handling food in accordance with State Health regulations.
  7. Store food and leftovers at proper temperature with appropriate labeling.
  8. Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all participants and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
  9. Models Camp Fitch’s core values: Growth Mindset, Empathy, Servant Leadership, and Vulnerability
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Two years of experience in food preparation.
  2. Current Safe Serve Certification.
  3. Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  4. Personal commitment to servant leadership and core YMCA values.
  5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments
    of the community.
  6. Obtain required training within 90 days: New Staff Orientation, CPR/FA, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood Borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment, and Y Leader.
WORK ENVIRONMENT amp; PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands 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.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
  • The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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