Baking School Steward

About the role

King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. Headquartered in Norwich, Vermont, we’re the ultimate baking resource – providing education, inspiration, and the highest quality products, all while fostering connections and community through baking. Our superior flours and mixes are available in supermarkets nationwide, and our direct-to-consumer business – website and retail stores – offers an even wider selection of specialty baking ingredients, mixes, gluten-free products, baking tools, and more. We bring baking education to millions of bakers through our cookbooks, podcast, recipe app, website, and baking school. We’re proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means everyone who works here has a real voice and a shared stake in what we do. This creates a strong sense of community built on trust, teamwork, and love of baking. As a benefit corporation, we’re committed to the best interests of all our stakeholders – employees, our local communities, our broader community of bakers, and our planet.

The Position

The Baking School Stewards role is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization in the dish room and kitchen areas. This position ensures that all pots, pans, dishware, and utensils are properly cleaned and sanitized while maintaining adequate levels of cleaning supplies. Additional responsibilities include assisting in the cleanliness of food preparation and production areas, supporting classroom maintenance, and handling compost and linens. This role plays a vital part in upholding a clean and efficient kitchen environment, contributing to the overall success of daily operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid volunteer hours
• Profit-sharing (amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets; participation based on hire date and program entry date)

Location

Norwich, VT; onsite daily.

Pay

$18.93 to $19.83 per hour worked; commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Part-time, year-round position working on Saturdays, 8 hours per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Clean and Sanitize Kitchenware – Wash, sanitize, and properly store pots, pans, dishware, and utensils to maintain food safety standards.
• Maintain a Clean and Organized Dish Room – Ensure the dishwashing area remains tidy, efficient, and free of clutter.
• Stock and Monitor Cleaning Supplies – Keep dish detergents and cleaning materials at appropriate levels, replenishing as needed.
• Support Kitchen and Food Prep Cleanliness – Assist in cleaning food preparation and production areas to uphold hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow Opening and Closing Procedures – Complete daily checklists to ensure the kitchen and dishwashing areas are ready for operation.
• Assist in Classroom and Facility Maintenance – Help clean and organize classroom spaces to support a functional learning environment.
• Handle Waste and Linens – Properly bag and transport compost and linens to designated disposal areas.

Experience and Education

• Prior experience working as a Dish Washer or in a similar role preferred but not required

Competencies

• Attention to Detail – Ensures all dishware, utensils, and kitchen equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized while maintaining an organized and hygienic workspace.
• Efficiency & Time Management – Works quickly and effectively to complete tasks; ability to work successfully with minimal supervision while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Teamwork & Collaboration – Works well with instructors and other team members to support smooth operations and maintain a clean and functional workspace. Follows instructions accurately and proactively seeks clarification to ensure tasks are completed correctly.
• Dependability – Demonstrates reliability, consistency, and a strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and supporting kitchen operations.

Success Factors

• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur’s mission and products and a commitment to living our values
• Community minded – gets involved, volunteers

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work for long periods of time while standing
• Must be physically able to stoop, move quickly
• Use hands to handle, feel objects, tools, and controls
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to operate commercial kitchen cleaning equipment
• Repeat the same movements
• Ability to regularly work in a kitchen environment where allergens may be present
• Ability to regularly touch products which may contain allergens

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment where temperatures can vary, often hot and humid.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be loud dependent on specific work site and/or equipment operation as well as customer traffic in adjacent area.

Safety

• Understand that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization
• Responsible for providing a safe and ergonomically sound work environment, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting these conditions immediately
• Engage in safety and compliance training programs and encourage 100% team participation in same