Join Our Pastry Team

 
 

Join Our Passionate Pastry Team!

Love creating delicious pastries and cookies? Join our supportive bakery team! In a world of automation, pastry making is still a hands-on craft you can build a real career on.

Entry-level position - no degree required, will train! We welcome all experience levels - from seasoned bakers to those just starting in the food industry. Our comprehensive training will teach you everything from classic cookies to advanced croissant techniques!

What You'll Do

  • Prepare and bake delicious pastries, cookies, brownies, and seasonal treats following our recipes and quality standards

  • Learn traditional techniques including viennoiserie (croissants, danishes) with full training provided

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area following food safety guidelines

  • Collaborate with our team to develop new and innovative pastry offerings

  • Follow daily production schedules and prep lists

  • Provide exceptional customer service to our community

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualities:

  • Passion for pastries and a genuine desire to learn and grow

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in following recipes

  • Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Reliability and consistency

Experience Welcome:

  • All experience levels considered - from avid home bakers to culinary professionals

  • Previous commercial kitchen experience is a plus but not required

  • Any pastry, baking, or food service background valued

What We Offer

Professional Growth:

  • Comprehensive training in scratch baking, ingredient sourcing, and artisan techniques

  • Learn commercial oven operation and professional bakery equipment

  • Opportunity to cross-train in bread making (sourdough, artisan breads)

  • Clear path to advance to lead pastry roles or specialized positions

  • Work directly with experienced pastry professionals in small business environment

Work Environment:

  • Small business where your voice matters and values drive decisions

  • Built on our core values: Continuous Improvement, Craftsmanship, Community

  • Flexible scheduling: early morning shifts (7-9am start) OR late morning/afternoon shifts

  • Weekend availability required (Saturday preferred, but flexible for right person)

  • In-person position in Chattanooga - hands-on craft work

  • Free bread, pastries & snacks plus bakery stipend on products

Compensation & Benefits:

  • ENTRY POSITION: $12.00/hour + $3/hr pooled tips = $15.00/hour after training

  • Pay increases based on experience and competency - experienced bakers start higher!

  • Regular raises with skill development

  • Bakery stipend ($25/month part-time | $50/month full-time)

  • Monthly healthcare or retirement stipend for full-timers (35+ hours/week)

  • 10 vacation days & 3 sick days (after 3 months full-time employment)

Pluses if you have the following licenses or certifications: Drivers License + Safe Serv

Location: Chattanooga, TN
FULL TIME & PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

 
 

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bread and Butter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. In addition to federal law requirements, Bread and Butter complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Bread and Butter expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Bread and Butter’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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