About Cafe Moka
Cafe Moka is a warm, creative café known for its freshly baked breads, cakes, pastries and specialty coffee. We take pride in high quality, consistency and a welcoming environment for both customers and staff. We are looking for a passionate baker to join our team and help us delight customers with delicious baked goods every day.
Role Overview
As a Baker at Cafe Moka, you will be responsible for preparing and baking a variety of baked goods breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, etc. following recipes and quality standards. You will play a key role in maintaining our bakery section, ensuring that every item leaving the oven meets our café's reputation for freshness, taste, and appearance.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare doughs, batters, fillings and other baking ingredients according to recipes.
* Bake breads, cakes, pastries, cookies, and other bakery products.
* Decorate, glaze, or finish cakes and pastries when required (icing, toppings, presentation).
* Package and present baked goods attractively for sale or display.
* Monitor ovens, baking times and temperatures to ensure quality and consistency.
* Maintain a clean, hygienic and organized kitchen and bakery workspace.
* Handle inventory: track supplies, manage stock levels of flour, ingredients, and other baking materials.
* Collaborate with café staff (front-of-house, café team) to coordinate orders and ensure smooth service.
* Occasionally help with early morning preparation or special orders.
Required Qualifications & Skills
* 2-3 years of experience working as a baker, pastry chef, or in a bakery/café kitchen (preferred but not strictly mandatory for an enthusiastic, trainable candidate).
* Good knowledge of baking techniques, recipes, and processes.
* Ability to follow recipes accurately and consistently.
* Familiarity with bakery equipment (mixers, ovens, baking trays, decorating tools).
* Attention to detail in taste, texture, presentation, and hygiene standards.
* Good time-management skills, ability to work under pressure, especially during busy periods.
* Willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and flexible shifts.
* Teamwork spirit, friendly attitude, and good communication skills.
* A positive approach to cleanliness and food-safety standards.
Desirable (but not mandatory):
* Passionate baker, preferably a local
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 01/01/2026