Baker (flexible availability, Moynihan)

Magnolia Bakery opened our first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City’s West Village in 1996. From then to now, Magnolia Bakery has grown to become a globally famous, locally loved retail bakery and desserts brand with locations in New York City, LA and Chicago, a nationwide e‑commerce and wholesale business, international locations in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and an emerging Grocery business in the US.

About the role

Provides baked goods by preparing and baking menu items according to recipes. Uphold the core values of the organization and its mission while consistently presenting and promoting brand integrity, product quality and customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill the production list given by the Production Manager or General Manager, including all baked goods: cake layers, brownies, refrigerated desserts, cookies, cheesecakes, pies and cupcakes.
• Execute all items consistently according to Magnolia recipes and standards.
• Demonstrate safe food handling practices and follow safety procedures for using equipment and cleaning supplies.
• Operate and monitor proper functioning of equipment (mixers, choppers, etc.); follow equipment safety procedures; sanitize work area during and after use.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Occasional moderate to heavy (10–25+ lb) lifting and carrying, bending and reaching overhead may be required.
• Work environment includes working with hot cooking equipment.
• Position requires standing and walking for periods of 3–5 hours without a rest break.

Qualifications & Skills

• At least one year of professional baking experience required.
• Hands‑on, flexible and highly responsive.
• High‑energy, positive attitude; able to work with a diverse group of people.
• Willingness to work overnight shifts.
• Food sanitation, teamwork, quality focus, job knowledge, safety management, multi‑tasking, dependability, thoroughness, supply management, equipment maintenance, verbal communication.
• Ability to motivate and maintain effective working relationships with staff and partners.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Takes direction well and hits the ground running.
• Understands expectations of the role and works within its boundaries.
• Organized with good time‑management skills.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel and Publisher.
• Ability to rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.