Baking Assistant II - Full Time

May-December
20-40 hours per week

Full and part-time baking positions are available in our farm kitchen, May through December.

Our farm kitchen produces a variety of freshly baked goods for our farmstand and on-site Hello Café, using high-quality organic ingredients. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Baking Assistant to work closely with the Head Baker and Baking Assistant I to prepare delicious baked goods daily.

The position is for 5 days per week, including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Baker with mixing ingredients, shaping, and baking a variety of products such as breads, pastries, cookies, and other baked goods.
• Measure and prepare ingredients according to recipes, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Help maintain inventory of baked goods and ingredients, communicating needs to the Head Baker.
• Ensure all baked goods meet our quality standards for taste, texture, and presentation.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Check in daily with the Head Baker to review tasks, schedules, and production goals.
• Assist with additional baking and kitchen tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional kitchen experience is preferred, but not required. A willingness to learn and a positive attitude are what matter most.
• Ability to follow recipes precisely and maintain consistency in baked goods.
• Able to work quickly and independently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and communicate effectively with the baking team.

Compensation

The Baking Assistant II position is seasonal, from May/June through December, with benefits including paid leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, access to an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match. Pay range is $15-17/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is preferred.

Application Instructions

If you love baking, enjoy working with high-quality ingredients, and thrive in a collaborative kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit a cover letter and resume through our online application.

About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It's a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Pre-employment background checks are required for individuals aged 18 and older.