Employment opportunities
If Red Hen Baking Company is where you’d like to make a career, please get in touch! Alternatively, come by the cafe and complete our application.
Wages and Benefits
We have been recognized nationally for providing our employees with a livable wage and a long list of benefits including health care, paid time off and a retirement plan, among other things. We are committed to creating a workplace that is supportive of our staff!
Red Hen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and a strong sense of belonging in the workplace.
We are seeking passionate individuals to join our community. See below for more information about these great opportunities!
PASTRY BAKER
Summary:
Pastry bakers at Red Hen are responsible for scratch production of all pastries that we produce for our café and our farmers’ market booth. Each pastry baker is required to gain proficiency in the entire process for each product that we produce. Work is executed daily on a team of three to four bakers.
Hours:
This is a scheduled 10-hour shift, four days per week. Pastry Bakers work a minimum of 1 weekend day when training is underway, however both may be required upon occasion.
Required Abilities:
❑ Ability to learn, understand, and develop proficiency in all aspects of the pastry process.
❑ An understanding of baking principles for viennoiserie as well as chemically leavened baked goods.
❑ Comprehension and use of basic math skills.
❑ Ability to learn and perform consistent procedures.
❑ Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with coworkers.
❑Ability to work solo in a team environment.
❑ Ability to work in a fast paced physically demanding environment while maintaining safe practices.
❑A keen eye for quality of product.
Specific duties:
*Preparation of dough for all products
*Using a sheeter to make laminated products
*Baking of all pastries
*Preparation of fillings and add-ins
Physical Requirements and Demands
❑ Standing for the entire shift
❑ Walking up to the equivalent of two miles per shift
❑ Participating in procedures that require a high level of repetitive motion involving the hands, wrists, arms and back.
❑ Lifting up to 50 lbs, repeatedly, during the course of a shift
❑ Ability to exercise discretion and safe procedures as outlined in training while performing the above-mentioned tasks.
Benefits for this position:
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid time off
Retirement with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Free and discounted food
Monthly massage
Free membership to Duolingo
If interested, please respond with your resume and a letter of interest.
SANDWICH LINE
Summary
Work together with other kitchen staff to prepare excellent food in an efficient manner while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment. This job is a 24-30 hour/week position, which includes at least one weekend shift.
Goals
Work to complete customer orders in an upbeat and friendly manner.
Address each ticket promptly while maintaining organization and communication.
Work collaboratively with co-workers.
Prepare food in an efficient and consistent manner.
Accurately assess back ups and prep needs based on the pace of service.
Maintain a clean workspace throughout your day.
Enhance the profitability of the café through:
- reducing waste
- working efficiently and accurately
- properly rotating stock
Actions that work towards the above goals
Adhere to health code/food safety regulations.
Maintain a clean kitchen.
Rotate stock appropriately.
Stock paper goods and supplies for service.
Maintain clean utensils, grills, and work surfaces throughout your shift.
Use quiet time to self-motivate to go an extra mile.
Follow closing checklists to efficiently and completely close the kitchen each day.
If interested, please respond with your resume and a letter of interest.
Benefits for this position:
Paid time off
Retirement with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Free and discounted food
Monthly massage
Free membership to Duolingo
JANITOR - PART TIME
Summary
The janitor position at Red Hen includes general janitorial duties throughout our building, with a focus on cleaning the cafe. Shifts begin at 3:30 pm and usually finish by 7:00pm. Pay is hourly and is based on performance and time with Red Hen as described in our Pay Scale. Starting pay is $17.00/hr. This is a part-time position, with 3-5 workdays each week, roughly four hours each day.
The person in this position is expected to work with an eye towards supporting the members of all other departments at Red Hen. They are responsible for maintaining a clean and safe workplace during their shifts. The janitor works independently and must be self-motivated and able to prioritize their tasks as the demands vary with every shift.
The janitor is supervised and evaluated by the Maintenance Manager.
Specific duties include:
- Remove compost, garbage and recycling from the public dining area and workspaces.
- Sweep/vacuum and mop cafe, bathrooms, breakroom and office spaces.
- Clean bathrooms including restocking paper goods, removing garbage, cleaning floors and fixtures.
- On some occasions, use our pot washer, dishwasher, and 3-bay sink to wash and dry soiled buckets, mats and small tools.
- Return washed and dried dishes to their respective departments.
Physical requirements
- The janitor is expected to work on their feet for their entire shift, excluding one paid 15 min break for each shift.
- Some heavy lifting of up to 40 lbs is required.
If interested, please respond with your resume and a letter of interest.
