Baker Assistant/Sandwich Chef

Bonjour! Aurore French Bakery brings authentic French pastries, breads, and café culture to Bozeman. We opened our storefront in May 2023 after years of growing through farmers markets and events. We’re expanding our production team and looking for a hardworking, high-energy Assistant Baker to join us and grow with the business.

Our team includes a bread baker, pastry chef, assistant baker, tourier (croissant baker), baristas/cashiers, assistant manager, and manager.

About the Role: This is a hands-on, fast-paced, and physically demanding role. You’ll be making hot and cold baguette sandwiches, you will be making sauces and coulis, work closely with our croissant and pastry teams, prep ingredients, clean constantly, and help make sure the kitchen and front-of-house are running smoothly. No day is the same — and there’s always something to do.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with laminated doughs: mixing, rolling, shaping, proofing, and baking croissants
• Prepping fillings and sauces: crème pâtissière, apple compote, lemon curd, strawberry coulis, cinnamon icing, etc.
• Making French-style sandwiches including Croque-Monsieur with béchamel and sourdough, and French baguette sandwiches.
• Keeping the kitchen and front areas clean and organized: dishes, floor, tables, to-go containers
• Refilling display cases and restocking bakery packaging and supplies
• Occasionally brainstorming new recipes or contributing to production improvements
• Estimating supply and ingredient needs
• Following food safety and cleanliness standards

Schedule:

• Wednesday: 6:00 AM to ~1:00 PM
• Thursday to Sunday: 4:00 AM to ~11:00 AM
• Full-time, year-round (not seasonal)

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience as a baker or cook is helpful but not required
• High energy and physically strong (able to lift up to 55 lbs)
• Reliable, punctual, and focused
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Able to multitask and work well under pressure
• Comfortable working on your feet for long hours
• Curious about French baking and culture

Not a fit if you:

• Prefer a slow pace or don’t like physical work
• Can’t commit to weekends or early mornings
• Struggle with structure or teamwork
• Are not open to learning or adapting
• Aren’t looking for a long-term role

Pay and Benefits:

• Starting at $19/hr starting wage tips (total pay $26–$29/hr)
• Paid training
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for growth as we expand
• Paid time off

Our Core Values:

• Caring: We do things with pride and treat people with respect
• Integrity: We follow through, own our work, and support each other
• Sharing French Culture: We bring a piece of France to Bozeman — through food, hospitality, and a joyful experience

Work Location: In-person at Aurore French Bakery 141 West Baxter Lane, Unit 13, Bozeman, MT 59718

To Apply: Please answer the following questions:

• Why do you want to work here?
• Will this job require you to give up anything (like weekend plans or another job)?

For example: Were you considering going skiing every weekend this winter and this job would prevent that? Would this job require you to spend less time with loved ones? Are you hesitating between this and another job? Are you taking a pay cut to work this job? etc...

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on organizational needs and priorities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Tips

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Job-related location requirement:

• Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $29