Careers

Counter Staff + Barista, Part or Full Time (Detroit, MI)

Business Description:

Give Thanks Bakery has been described as “Michigan’s Premier European Artisan Bakery”. The business was founded in 1998 and has been a fixture in the small-business-landscape of Rochester, MI, ever since. The Bakery uses old-world techniques including natural bread starters, hand shaping, freshly-made pastries from scratch and artfully laminated doughs. We have a broad offering of croissants, breakfast pastries, dessert pastries, cakes, and cookies made at our main location in Rochester. We are proud partners of many restaurants in Metro Detroit. We have the most talented bread and pastry teams, supported by our highly qualified counter staff that takes care of our retail customers’ needs. The bakery is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday.

We are looking for energetic, outgoing personalities for our counter team at the Give Thanks Bakery location in Midtown Detroit at 3800 Woodward. We are also looking for a Lead Barista to oversee our coffee operations and ensure quality.

The job includes:

· serving customers with an upbeat, courteous and accommodating attitude

· developing a knowledge level of the making of our baked goods

· teaching or learning the art of making espresso drinks

· dishwashing of serving trays

· clean up duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping at the end of day

Pay range is $12-14 depending on experience and tenure. Successful candidates have the opportunity to become part of a diverse and inclusive team with long-term employment prospects. Counter Staff/Baristas will participate in the company-wide tip pool.

The store will open at 8:00am and close at 4:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday. The early shift starts at 7:30am to leave time for set-up. The late shift ends at 5:00pm after cleaning and shutdown. Shifts will be 5-7 hours long, with the goal of giving everyone a weekly schedule of 25-30 hours.

Please email katy@givethanksbakery.com with interest.

Pastry Assistant (Rochester, MI)

Business Description:

Give Thanks Bakery has been described as “Michigan’s Premier European Artisan Bakery”. The business was founded in 1998 and has been a fixture in the small-business-landscape of Rochester, MI, ever since. The Bakery uses old-world techniques including natural bread starters, hand shaping, freshly made pastries from scratch and artfully laminated doughs. We also have a broad offering of croissants, breakfast pastries, desert pastries, cakes, and cookies made at our main location in Rochester. We are also proud partners of many restaurants and country clubs in metro Detroit. We have the most talented bread and pastry teams, supported by our highly qualified counter staff that takes care of our retail customers’ needs. The bakery is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday.

Responsibilities:

The Pastry Assistant will be a supporting member of our experienced Pastry Team, working under the supervision and direction of the Pastry Chefs. This individual will have the opportunity to learn the unique processes and techniques used in our specialized bakery and develop excellent execution through experience on-the-job. The Pastry Assistant will have varying responsibilities, depending on seasonal demand and the needs of the Bakery, but would include:

· Contributing to the early morning bake-off of croissants, danish, muffins, etc. starting at 4-5am (depending on volume)

· Assisting the pastry team with dough mixes and preparation

· Actively participating in kitchen maintenance

· 30+ hours per week

Qualifications:

Team-Oriented, cooperative, collaborative work style
Previous breakfast pastry or dessert pastry experience, either at home or a commercial kitchen
Culinary education is a plus, but not required
Willingness to strive for excellence always
Comfortable with the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment
Enthusiasm for the bakery business, especially artisan baking
Food Handlers Certificate or comparable (we will sponsor, if needed)

We offer competitive wages ($15-17 per hour depending on experience) and we are looking for long-term team members who will grow with our business.

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter to katy@givethanksbakery.com