AM Baker Job Description - v1.3 - Duties, Requirements and Work Conditions

Sep 13, 2026

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AM Baker position covers daily opening/closing duties and the production, finishing, and rotation of breads, cookies, and other baked goods. The role emphasizes quality control across classical bread and breakfast pastry, cookie and filling/icing preparation, scaling, mixing, proofing, baking, and FIFO stock management. Strong sanitation, safety, organization, accurate counts, and equipment use are required, alongside customer service, positive team collaboration, and correct protocol with thoughtful creative judgment. Work runs mainly in the kitchen with early starts, flexible schedules, and occasional mandatory overtime.

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Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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I. POSITION: AM Baker II. DEPARTMENT: Kitchen III. JOB SUMMARY: The AM Baker will handle several opening or closing duties, produce and finish a wide range of breads, cookies, and other baked goods as well as manage baked goods stock rotation and inventory. They should have a basic practical understanding of classical bread production, breakfast pastry preparation, cookie, filling/icing production and utilization, scaling, mixing, baking and FIFO stock rotation. They must understand and appreciate the subtleties of flavor, texture, crumb, proper proof/rise, proper bake time/temp and customer preferences; they must also have a solid understanding and sense for Leviathan Bakehouse baked goods and pastry design. This position is responsible for the daily production and finishing of baked goods in addition to side work during lulls in production. They will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service to customers and team members. They must possess a dedication to understanding and following protocol and know when and how to use creativity effectively to ensure that customers have an exceptional experience. IV. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and/or bake breads, and cookies by recipe and/or instruction. • Ensure completion of all client demands and maintain department look for optimal organization. • Assist in the continued organization of stocks of all perishable and nonperishable consumables. • Set up, maintain, and break down station according to bakery guidelines. • Taste and/or feel products produced to assess quality. • Maintain or embrace sanitary and efficient mixing and baking skills. • Notify Supervisor of all product shortages and equipment maintenance issues. • Prepare items in accordance with established scaling, portion and presentation standards. • Maintain accurate counts on all food items prepared ensuring no discrepancies in amount of food needed versus amount of food prepared. • Manage personal production of all product to fulfill standing orders and maintain an inventory of fresh goods at all times while managing time effectively. • Use food preparation equipment according to manufacturer's instructions. • Clean and maintain station while practicing proper safety, sanitation and organizational skills. • FIFO receivables into walk-in cooler and freezer in a well-organized and sanitary fashion. • Maintain a professional appearance at all times. • Report to work as scheduled, in uniform, and ready to assume responsibilities. • Maintain a professional relationship with all coworkers. • Ensure that customers have a positive and memorable experience. • Possess the ability to produce all baked goods at a satisfactory level of quality. • Any other duties as assigned by the bake lead or supervisor that fall within the scope of training and experience or as acquired through specific on the job training. V. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Basic understanding of cookie- , bread-based product staging, mixing, scaling and baking processes from beginning to end. • Understanding and knowledge of safety, sanitation and food handling procedures and a commitment to quality and what it takes to achieve that high standard of quality. • Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure. • Cooperate well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participate in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. • Unselfishly serve others and assist customers, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following bakery procedures. • Proactive and react quickly and appropriately in identifying problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions that reflect positively on Leviathan Bakehouse. • Articulate information, both verbally and in writing, in a way that can be easily understood by employees, customers, and suppliers. • Maintain a commitment to honesty, inte

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What are the core responsibilities of the AM Baker?

The AM Baker handles opening/closing duties and performs daily production and finishing of breads, cookies, and other baked goods, including stock rotation using FIFO methods and accurate inventory management. The role also supports station setup, breakdown, cleaning, and quality assessment.

What skills and knowledge are required for this position?

The role requires practical knowledge of classical bread production and breakfast pastries, plus cookie and filling/icing preparation. It also requires strong sanitation and food handling procedures, calm performance under pressure, and the ability to follow protocol while using creativity appropriately.

What minimum qualifications and work conditions apply?

An Associate’s degree in Baking & Pastry Arts is preferred, while 6 months to 2 years of bread and cookie experience is required. Work is primarily in the kitchen, typically starting around 4AM, with flexible scheduling and possible mandatory overtime during peak periods.

Sep 13, 2026

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