Baker

Baker / Pastry Baker
$17–$21 per hour. based on experience ·  Full-Time  ·  On-site
May be considered for an annual bonus at the company's discretion. Bonuses are not guaranteed.
ABOUT LUMIÈRE
Lumière Pâtisserie & Café is an upcoming boutique French-inspired bakery and café in Leander, Texas, specializing in premium cakes, pastries, desserts, and specialty baked goods. We are building our founding bakery team and looking for a skilled, passionate, and dependable Baker who enjoys creating high-quality baked products and working in a collaborative kitchen environment.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking a skilled, hands-on Baker / Pastry Baker to support our Lead Baker in daily bakery production. The ideal candidate has strong baking fundamentals, can independently prepare cakes, pastries, fillings, and desserts, and takes pride in quality and consistency.
As part of our founding team, you will also have opportunities to participate in recipe trials, product development, and establishing production processes for our new pâtisserie.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare and bake cakes, sponge cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, pastries, and other bakery products.
• Independently handle assigned baking and production tasks.
• Prepare batters, doughs, fillings, creams, mousses, and frostings.
• Assist with basic cake decorating, piping, dessert assembly, and finishing.
• Accurately measure, mix, scale, and portion ingredients.
• Operate commercial mixers, ovens, and other bakery equipment safely.
• Support recipe testing, product trials, and improvements.
• Work with the Lead Baker to develop consistent preparation methods and production standards.
• Monitor baking times, temperatures, product appearance, and quality.
• Assist with inventory, ingredient preparation, and production planning.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen.
• Collaborate with the Lead Baker and Assistant Baker to meet daily production requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
• 2+ years of hands-on baking or pastry experience preferred and hands-on experience with sponge cakes, chiffon cakes, layered cakes, pastries, creams, mousses, or similar desserts is highly desirable.• Experience working with cakes, breads, pastries, cookies, desserts, or other bakery products.
• Good baking fundamentals and ability to troubleshoot texture, consistency, baking temperatures, and product defects.
• Experience with basic cake decoration, piping, frosting, or dessert finishing is a plus.
• Experience with commercial bakery equipment is a plus.
• Ability to complete assigned baking tasks independently and consistently.
• Good attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Passion for baking, creativity, and willingness to learn.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work well with a team.
• Texas Food Handler certification or willingness to obtain one before starting.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform the physical duties of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.


WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive pay · Potential annual bonus · Bakery/pastry experience · New product trials · Skills growth · Employee discounts · Founding-team opportunity
HOW TO APPLY  [email protected]
Email your resume and a brief introduction. Photos of baked products, cakes, pastries, or desserts you have worked on are welcome.

Lumière Pâtisserie & Café is an equal-opportunity employer.