Job Description
Job Description
Entry-Level British Bakery Baker
Job Title: Apprentice Baker / Counter Person (British Scratch Bakery)
Location: Somersworth, NH
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay Rate: $14.00 – $16.00 per hour + tips
Job Summary
Join our traditional British bakery team! We are looking for an Entry-Level Baker/Counter Person to help us craft authentic scones, savory pasties, and delicate Victoria sandwiches. No professional baking experience is required. We will train you from scratch on British baking techniques, dough handling, and classic recipes. If you love baking and want to learn a unique culinary skill, we want you in our kitchen. You will also be the face of the bakery, introducing locals to traditional scones with clotted cream, savory pasties, and classic British bakes.
Perks & Benefits
- Tips: Shared tip pool boosts your hourly take-home pay.
- Shift Meal: One free delicious bakery food item during every shift.
- Employee Discount: Generous discount on all baked goods and British treats.
Daily Responsibilities
- Pastry Preparation: Learn to rub butter into flour for flaky pasties and tender, tall-rising scones.
- Cake Baking: Mix, bake, and assemble classic sponge cakes like our signature Victoria Sandwich.
- Savory Filling: Prep fresh vegetables and meats for traditional meat pasties and sausage rolls.
- Kitchen Upkeep: Clean mixing bowls, wash utensils, and maintain strict food safety standards.
- Inventory Control: Unpack ingredient deliveries and rotate British imports and local goods.
- Customer Service: Greet guests warmly, share the history of our British treats, and take custom orders.
- Product Knowledge: Learn the differences between our items to confidently answer customer questions.
- POS Operation: Ring up sales accurately using our register system and handle cash or cards.
- Plating & Packaging: Package delicate Victoria sponges carefully and serve warm savory pasties.
- Cafe Upkeep: Brew fresh tea, wipe down tables, and keep display cases looking beautiful.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old to operate commercial bakery equipment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (bags of flour and sugar) regularly.
- Able to work Saturdays (we're closed on Sunday).
- Strong attention to detail to ensure consistent shapes, crimps, and bakes.
- Passion for food and a strong willingness to learn traditional techniques.
- Outgoing, warm personality with excellent communication skills.
- Quick learner who is excited to talk about British food and culture.
- Basic math skills for handling transactions and closing out cash drawers.
- Previous retail, barista, or food service experience is a plus but not required.