Head Baker

Seasonal, through December
40 hrs/wk

Join our passionate team at Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center, where we grow, cook, and serve organic, seasonal food with care. Our on-site farmstand and Hello Café offer fresh, farm-made baked goods daily, featuring local and organic ingredients-many sourced directly from our own fields!

We're looking for a Head Baker to lead our small but dynamic bakery team in crafting high-quality pastries, breads, and other baked goods that celebrate the flavors of the season. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced baker who is eager to work in a farm-to-fork environment and showcase Vermont's local and seasonal bounty through creative, high-quality baking.

Because we'd like to have someone on board as soon as possible, we're especially interested in hearing from candidates who are available to start within the next few weeks.

Responsibilities

• Daily Baking & Production – Prepare and oversee the morning bake, ensuring a consistent, high-quality selection of pastries, scones, cookies, breads, and more for the farmstand and café.
• Recipe Development – Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to create new seasonal baked goods that highlight our farm's organic produce, from fruit-filled tarts to savory hand pies.
• Menu Planning – Work with the kitchen team to develop weekly and monthly baked specials, as well as contributions for our farm's Prepared Food CSA and farmstand offerings.
• Inventory & Sourcing – Manage ingredient inventory, minimize waste, and work with local suppliers to source high-quality, organic, and sustainable baking ingredients.
• Kitchen & Staff Management – Lead and schedule baking assistants, ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and skill-building in the kitchen.
• Food Safety & Cleanliness – Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, following all health and safety protocols.
• Creativity & Community – Engage with the farm's mission by incorporating sustainability into baking practices, embracing seasonality, and bringing fresh ideas to the table!

Qualifications

• Prior professional bread, pastry, or kitchen experience is required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a fast-paced kitchen while maintaining attention to detail.
• A creative and flexible approach to seasonal baking, with a love for working with fresh, organic ingredients.
• Comfortable working early mornings and weekends; this is a full-time, seasonal position (5 days/week, including weekends).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• A positive attitude and passion for farm-to-fork baking!

Compensation

This is an hourly position with benefits including paid leave, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, and access to an employee assistance program. Pay range is $20-22/hour, depending on qualifications.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our online employment application.

We're excited to welcome a new Head Baker to our team and hope to have someone in place within the next 2–3 weeks. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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.