Pastry Cook

Leila Bakery and Cafe is a fast-growing artisanal bakery specializing in quiche, kolache, and scratch made pastries of all kinds.  We are dedicated to producing perfect pastries every day and are always developing new products and flavor profiles.

At Leila, we not only work to produce delicious products, but also focus on creating a challenging and rewarding work environment that provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.  Our ownership and management team are supportive, and everyone works together to keep the work culture as low-stress as possible so you can focus on the perfect pastries you are crafting.

We are looking for a skilled and reliable overnight baker to work closely with our general manager at our Lakewood location.  This position requires dedication to the craft of baking, strong attention to detail, a high level of persistence, and enthusiasm for working as part of a team.  You will be making fresh breads, scratch cakes, pies, custards, laminated pastries, kolache, and much more.  This position plays a key role in helping our bakery open each day with the freshest goods, ready for our customers.

Please reach out and let's discuss how you can become a part of our team!

Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods overnight
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in compliance with food safety standards
• Ensure all products meet quality standards for taste, appearance, and consistency
• Manage inventory and ingredient stock levels for overnight production
• Operate and maintain baking equipment safely
• Help with packaging and finalizing items for the day’s commitments
• Collaborate with other team members to maintain efficient bakery operations

Qualifications

• Buy-into our culture. We don’t want to normalize the high stress, negativity, and low pay common in the service industry.  Rather, we strive to honor work-life balance, respect for each other, and responsibility toward our planet and fellow living creatures.  Applying these values at work requires emotional maturity and professionalism.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a bakery or culinary environment, preferably with overnight or early morning shifts
• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients
• Ability to follow a recipe accurately
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen sanitation practices
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for high-quality baked goods
• Flexibility and a positive attitude

Schedule & Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time, Overnight Shift (typically 12:00am – 8am, but also open to a start time as late as 3am, 5 days per week)
• Compensation: Competitive hourly rate based on experience (starting at $18.00/hour), plus benefits including twice annual merit bonuses and access to health insurance once employed for 6 months.
• Free pastry and coffee while on shift, employee discount, lots of tastes, samples, and snacks.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to jobs@leilabakery.com or apply directly via this job board. We look forward to hearing from you!