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🍰 Part-Time Baking Assistant
Location: Paper Moon Pastries – Cortland, NE
Hours: Part-Time (20–30 hours per week; hours may vary based on production needs, including holidays). The schedule will primarily fall Wednesday through Saturday, with Fridays required and Wednesdays highly preferred. Typical hours are mornings/afternoons, but may include long days depending on production needs. Some flexibility is available.
Compensation: $16–$22 per hour starting, depending on experience, with opportunities for performance-based bonuses and raises. Benefits such as tuition reimbursement or insurance may be negotiated upon hire.
About Us
At Paper Moon, we believe baking is equal parts science, art, and a whole lotta kindness. From nostalgic classics to custom creations, we specialize in small-batch, handmade baked goods that bring joy to every customer who walks through our doors. Everything here is made from scratch, and we take pride in what we serve to customers. We’re passionate about quality, creativity, and community — and we’re looking for a creative baking assistant who shares that passion.
Position Overview
The Baking Assistant will work one-on-one with Lindsey to support daily production, preparation, and packaging of bakery items. This role is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring attention to detail, efficiency, and a positive attitude. While prior experience is helpful, we’re happy to train someone who has a love for baking and a willingness to learn.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with daily production of pastries, cakes, and other baked goods
Accurately measure, mix, and prepare ingredients following bakery recipes and guidelines
Support decorating and finishing tasks, such as piping, garnishing, or dusting with sugar/sprinkles
Package, label, and prepare products for display and special orders
Maintain cleanliness of work areas, dining area, equipment, and utensils to meet health and food safety standards
Assist with inventory, ingredient organization, and restocking supplies as needed
Provide assistance with cake sculpture projects
Provide support for special orders, custom projects, and seasonal menu items
Collaborate with the bakery team to ensure production runs smoothly and efficiently
Have fun being creative and experimenting with awesome treats!
Qualifications
Previous baking or kitchen experience strongly preferred, but not required — we’re happy to train the right person
Enthusiasm for baking and a genuine love of sweets (taste-testing counts as passion)
Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions and recipes precisely
Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment, both independently and as part of a team
Reliable, punctual, and motivated with a positive attitude
Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for several hours at a time
Flexible availability
Why Work With Us?
Hands-On Experience: Learn real bakery techniques you won’t get from a TikTok tutorial
Creative Environment: Work in a positive, supportive team where ideas and lots of laughter are welcome. You’ll also learn weird tricks like how to create an entire person out of cake!
Employee Perks: Flexible scheduling, unique opportunities, free taste tests and smells all day long
Room to Grow: Opportunities to expand your baking knowledge and skills in a professional kitchen as well as potentially create a full-time position (depending on fit)
📩 How to Apply: Fill out the application/questionaire below! Please note that this is a very important/unique role for our bakery, and we are taking our time to review information thoroughly to find the right fit. If you don’t hear back from us right away, don’t worry!