Job Title:  Baker/BOH Team Member

Compensation & Perks:   $15/hr + tips, PTO, Meal Stipend, Monthly Pay Stipend, 30 Minute Breaks

Roles:  Bake bagels, bialys, applethings, cookies & more. Most days the bake shift transitions to mixing dough and general prep including some support on sandwich station. 

Position Type:  We are hiring two bakers. Both Full Time, ~36-40 hours a week; 3:30AM-12:30PM. Flexibility around hours and days are necessary though we intend to provide each baker with one weekend day off (eg one baker is scheduled Wednesday-Saturday, the other Sunday through Wednesday).

Job Summary:

We are seeking an energetic and reliable individual with great attention to detail, relevant experience and weekend availability to bake, mix dough and shape with us throughout the week. Bake shift is a hands-on, early morning position that ensures we have excellent product for service and the days ahead. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Punctuality! Bake shift starts early and we expect bakers to be here on time and ready to work.
• Baking bagels & bialys in our deck ovens according to our times, temps, orders, etc.
• Following recipes and properly measuring/weighing our dough builds
• Mixing dough w/ an eye on time and mixer settings, w/ an understanding of other variables (environmental or otherwise) that impact our dough builds
• Hand shaping bagels and bialys according to our methods
• Multi tasking and being able to maintain the timeline w/ the product and your teammates in mind
• Excellent communication w/ all members of the team and management
• Able to lift 50 lbs
• Properly rotate and manage our inventory
• Additional preparation: Assist in food preparation tasks, including chopping, slicing, portioning ingredients, dough processing, and more.

Additional Responsibilities May Include:

• Teamwork: Work closely with kitchen staff to support a smooth and efficient operation. This includes communicating well with all members of staff and ownership, and being able to respond to the needs of the business quickly and collaboratively.
• Sandwich Making and Expo: Support on sandwich station includes making sandwiches to spec and helping to ensure orders are bagged and handed off to the correct customer.
• General Prep: Prepare ingredients, components, and complete dishes we serve.
• Adherence to Health and Safety Standards: Follow all food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Cleaning and Sanitizing: Maintain a clean and organized back-of-house area, including work surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Dishwashing: Ensure all dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment are cleaned and sanitized promptly. We provide gloves and a waterproof apron. We have a dedicated dishwasher but there may be times where you'll need to do some dishes.
• Other Duties as Assigned: Pitch in with other kitchen tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar back-of-house role is preferred.
• Excellent time management. An ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Weekend availability for coverage needs is preferred though this shift is M-Th.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items as needed.

Perks:

• Earn Paid Time Off (PTO) for each hour worked;
• Shift meals;
• Employee discount;
• Pooled Tips: tips are 'pooled' on a biweekly schedule and paid out through payroll based on total hours worked, not on which days earned which tips. Current tip average is around an additional seven dollars per hour.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience to Please put the position you are applying for in the subject of your email.

Cleo Bagels is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.