Fresh Baguette

Pastry Assistant

Fresh Baguette  •  $17.65/hr  •  Rockville, MD (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to nine retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Our obsession with quality is part of the passion here at Fresh Baguette. Take, for example, the process of making our signature baguettes: a cold-dough process that produces unique flavors, homemade “levain”, and made using state-of-the-art equipment imported from France. The end result is a baguette that is authentic with moisture and just the right crunch. In addition, it takes two days, 11 steps, carefully selected ingredients, and the skill of a pastry chef to make our soft and flaky, mouthwateringly tender croissant.

Our master pastry chef leaves nothing to chance and uses the best French techniques in everything we create for our guests.

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Pastry Assistant to join our Pastry department at our Fresh Baguette Rockville production center, 804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850. The Pastry Assistant's role is to support the Pastry Chefs in their daily operations. As a Pastry Assistant, you will be responsible for creating, preparing, producing and baking all pastries and desserts for the bakery to deliver outstanding guest experiences and financial profitability. Products vary from éclairs, tarts, cannelé, mousses, ganache, meringues, and more.

Pay: $17.65 per hour

Benefits

  • Health Insurance after 90 days
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Lunch
  • 401(k) and 401(k) match
  • 40% Employee discount
  • Anniversary Gift Card
  • Exciting growth opportunities

What You'll Do

  • Work in a team environment to follow recipes and standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain tools and personal hygiene to ensure food safety and quality standards.
  • Prepare flour and other baking ingredients, either manually or with the assistance of commercial bakery equipment.
  • Shape dough to bake a variety of bread and other baked goods.
  • Operate commercial bakery equipment, including mixers, blenders, ovens and cookers
  • Work efficiently and quickly to meet production targets and deadlines.
  • Ensure strict adherence to food safety guidelines and hygiene practices during all operations.
  • Follow clear written procedures when handling recipes.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the bakery area.

Hours

  • Open flexibility to work Tuesday-Sunday between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 5 days a week
  • 7-8 hour shift
  • Early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Qualifications

  • No prior professional experience required.
  • A fast learner with a positive attitude and a proven ability to adapt.
  • Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with others effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and reliability in executing tasks accurately.
  • Ability to follow procedures and adhere to detailed instructions without deviation.
  • Capability to comply with food safety guidelines consistently.
  • Punctual, dependable, and committed to maintaining a high level of productivity.
  • Physical endurance to meet demands of fast-paced and labor-intensive role

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons
  • Availability to work on Holidays and during peak business periods - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
  • Ability to perform heavy work such as lifting 50lbs+, bending, reaching, and standing for 8hours+
  • Reliable transportation to work
  • Reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension proficiency in English

Environment Type

  • Production center and Warehouse
  • Large industrial machines
  • Cold and hot temperatures
  • Loud noises

Learn more at https://www.freshbaguette.net/

Fresh Baguette

About Fresh Baguette

Fresh Baguette brings the timeless craft of French baking to life, infused with innovation and creativity. Each day, our bakers prepare artisanal organic breads, scratch-made croissants, and hand-crafted pastries using only the finest ingredients. From the aroma of bread baking fresh all day to pastries as stunning as they are delicious, we create moments of pure indulgence.

Born in America, with a growing number of bakery cafés in the Washington, D.C. area, Fresh Baguette proudly serves our communities with organic breads, viennoiseries, fresh sandwiches, fine pastries, and more. We also cater events of every size and partner wholesale with leading restaurants, select hotels, and retailers who share our passion for quality.

Whether you’re stopping in for a morning croissant, sharing a spread of our signature Cro'gels with colleagues, or offering our breads and pastries to your own customers, our commitment to excellence never changes.

Fresh Baguette is more than a bakery, it’s a team. And when you join us, you join people united by passion, creativity, and dedication to craft and service. We live our values every day: Integrity – Respect – Team Spirit – Reliability – Commitment – Customer Focus.

From our people to our products, we believe in creating experiences that delight every sense and in sharing them with our community, partners, and team.

Industry
Food & Beverage
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Rockville, MD
Year Founded
2013
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