Full-Time Dessert Baker

About Dog Tag

At Dog Tag Bakery were more than just a bakery were part of Dog Tag Inc. a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DCs Georgetown neighborhood Dog Tag Bakery provides an innovative hands-on educational program for veterans military spouses and caregivers equipping them with the skills to launch their own businesses or transition to meaningful careers in the civilian workforce.

Our bakery is a place where delicious treats and meaningful service meet. Every item we create reflects our dedication to supporting those who have served our country. With every loaf cookie and pastry we honor the veterans military families and caregivers who walk through our doors offering them a path to success through learning community and empowerment.

Why Dog Tag

What makes Dog Tag truly unique is our holistic approach to social impact. We dont just serve great food; we provide a supportive environment for veterans and their families to thrive grow and connect. Our values of service entrepreneurship empowerment and respect guide everything we do from the way we interact with our team to the way we engage with our customers.

As part of our growing team youll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission thats bigger than baking. Youll help empower individuals change lives and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; its an opportunity to contribute to a legacy that transforms the lives of veterans military families and caregivers while serving delicious food to the community.

Role Description

We are looking for a talented and passionate full-time baker who loves to bake with purpose and enjoys working in a dynamic environment. Being a baker at Dog Tag is an empowering experience an opportunity to grow in your career. We are looking for a candidate with experience in from-scratch baking and pastry decoration skills.

Baker Responsibilities & Duties

• Measure and mix ingredients for batters doughs icings and fillings.

• Design and decorate cakes and cupcakes for both daily cafe sales and special events.
• Working with fondant for specialty cakes.

• Produce a different array/variety of pastry products including seasonal bars tarts cheesecakes etc.

• Keep up with inventory and pars of all product that has been produced.

• Execute desserts for catering and events.

• Stay up to date with trending cake designs to assist in coming up with new designs for seasonal menu changes.

• Assist with coming up with new flavor profiles for the seasonal menu changes.

• Operate machinery in a clean and safe manner and report any unsafe conditions.

• Follow directions and recipes correctly.

• Ensure all product is kept to Dog Tag Bakery standards checking for consistent appearance and quality.

• Maintain a positive respectful and clean work environment.

• Abide by all Health and Safety standards.

• Maintain a clean and organized workspace

• Highly responsible punctual and reliable.

• Have access to reliable transportation.

• Take initiative and work well both independently and as part of a team.

• Good attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple orders prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

• Quickly recognize and resolve problems.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Hours Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time work schedule of 30 to 40 hours per week.

• Must be available to work weekends and start as early as 7am.

• Starting wage: $18-$20 per hour (based on experience) plus tips.

• Paid vacation time and five additional paid holidays per year.

• Paid end-of-year closing: In celebration of the incredible work done across all departments during the year Dog Tag closes between Christmas and New Year.

• Medical (health dental and vision) insurance life & accident insurance and Employee Assistance Program.

• Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts (medical dependent care transportation) short-term and long-term disability insurance and retirement plans.

• Free shift drinks and food discounts.

• Opportunities for training and career growth.

Education and Experience

• 1 years of industry baking experience or culinary school equivalent required.

• Experience with from-scratch baking preferred.

• Experience with cake decorating skills is preferred