Baker at New June Bakery

About us

New June Bakery is a small women owned bakery located in the Brewerytown / Fairmount neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA. We offer a seasonal selection of uniquely designed cakes & pastries that are not only beautiful, but delicious too.

New June’s cakes, and their fresh take on sheet cakes in particular, have been featured in the New York Times T Magazine, on Good Morning America, Food & Wine and Architectural Digest, among many others. New June founder, Noelle Blizzard, has been named a 2024 Rising Star Chef award winner by Star Chefs magazine, and New June received a coveted 2023 “Best of Philly” nod from Philadelphia Magazine.

Our work environment includes:

• Opportunities for growth: we are a fast paced operation
• On-the-job training
• Safe work environment
• Relaxed atmosphere: respectful & supportive peers, promote healthy work-life balance
• Supplemental Pay: Deliveries, Event Bonuses
• We are currently a small team spanning baking, design, retail and administrative roles. This a diverse team (LGBTQIA inclusive) hard working, we have a lot of fun and are eager to add a new face and new skills to our bake team.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Baker to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food industry and a strong understanding of cake baking techniques.

This position is focused on supporting the baking needs of our core production operation, that includes cakes, cookies & pie predominantly. 

• Hours: Sunday to Thursday
• Compensation: $22+ hourly based on experience
• COVER LETTERS ARE REQUIRED  to apply for this role. Applications will not be considered without one.

Responsibilities

• Baking production of our core products, including:
• cake: sour cream based, chocolate, seasonal cakes, chiffon
• cake fillings & frostings: Swiss & French buttercream, curd, marmalade, jam, caramel
• cookies, brownies
• cheesecake & pies
• Following & maintaining recipe accuracy to ensure consistency and quality assurance
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen in compliance with food safety standards.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals 

Required Skills

• 2+ years of professional baking experience.
• Philadelphia Servsafe.
• This person needs to be a self-starter, highly organized, communicative and able to take initiative.
• Proven experience in the food industry with a focus on baking.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and production techniques.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices for food handling.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members