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Au Bon Pain is a well-established café chain renowned for its commitment to quality baked goods and warm, inviting atmosphere. With a focus on providing exceptional dining experiences, Au Bon Pain prides itself on fresh, delicious pastries, breads, and café offerings that customers can enjoy in a clean and friendly environment. Operating cafés across numerous locations, Au Bon Pain combines tradition with innovation, ensuring each guest receives products made with care and culinary expertise. The company's mission revolves around using quality ingredients and skilled baking techniques to create high-quality products that delight guests from the very first bite. The Baker position at Au Bon Pain is a vital role responsible for producing the legendary high-quality baked goods that the café is known for. Bakers at Au Bon Pain start their day early, typically arriving between 3:00 AM and 4:00 AM, to prepare an assortment of fresh pastries and breads that will be served throughout the day. This role requires a high level of precision, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for baking. Bakers are self-motivated professionals who take pride in their craft and uphold the café's high standards for quality, presentation, and sanitation. In addition to baking, the role demands excellent time management skills to ensure that just the right amount of bakery products are made to meet daily guest demand without waste. Bakers work closely with the management team to plan production schedules and are responsible for monitoring ovens, baking times, and product quality to maintain consistency across all locations. They also manage the visual presentation of bakery products to enhance guest appeal. The work environment emphasizes teamwork, hospitality, and a friendly attitude. Bakers need to collaborate effectively with fellow team members and display respect and warmth towards guests. The role also includes inventory handling tasks such as receiving, storing, and preparing ingredients, maintaining cleanliness and order in the baking area, and assisting in additional café set-up duties when needed. Au Bon Pain values employees who are proactive decision-makers willing to work independently yet contribute positively to the café culture. Physical stamina is essential as bakers stand for extended periods and move throughout the café to meet guest needs. The company is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity among its team members to foster a rich environment of perspectives and experiences. This is a non-exempt, hourly position within the Café Operations department, reporting directly to the General Manager, Manager, or Shift Supervisor. Join Au Bon Pain as a Baker and become part of a dedicated team that takes pride in early mornings, great baked goods, and exceptional service.

• Must be 18 years or older
• strong attention to detail and time management
• passion for quality, safety and sanitation
• excellent communication and listening skills, can read, write, and speak English
• friendly attitude and team player who will contribute to the culture and standards of Au Bon Pain
• decision maker with ability to work independently
• urgent, proactive demeanor
• ability to maintain a standing position for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours at a time)
• ability to move around the café to attend to the needs of guests
• ability to move, lift and handle equipment, supplies and other objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• ability to position self to move items weighing up to 25 pounds from floor to shelves and cabinets above and below counter height