Join Our Team

Baked by Yael is looking for talented people to join our fun, hardworking team in our bakery across from the National Zoo!  Baked by Yael was founded by a recovering attorney who left her law firm job to pursue her passion for baking and business.  We are a nut-free and kosher bakery.  We have gluten-free and vegan treats, too!

We have part-time and full-time opportunities available.  (Many of our part-time employees are students.)  For those who are interested in growing with the company, there are opportunities for advancement within the company.

All employees must be fully vaccinated (including boosters, if eligible).

One of the things that sets Baked by Yael from other companies is our work environment.  While we work very hard and the job can be demanding, we treat everyone with respect and dignity.  Everyone who works at Baked by Yael is kind and truly cares about their coworkers and the company.

We offer free health insurance to full-time employees. All employees receive free samples of our delicious products, and discounts on purchases for themselves and friends. We're easy to reach by Metrorail, Metrobus, and Capital Bikeshare.

We are currently looking to fill the following positions:

Weekend Farmers' Market Sales Associate

Shift Lead

Sales Associate

Remote Sales Associate

Part-Time Off-site Café Associate

Baker

Baker (en español)

Weekend Sandwich Artist

Delivery Person

See below for more information about each job opening.  To complete an employment application, click here.


Farmers' Market Sales Associate (part-time)

We are seeking energetic, outgoing individuals who like being outdoors year-round to sell our bagels and other delicious baked goods at farmers' markets in Washington, DC, Alexandria, VA, and Bethesda, MD. We currently participate in one market on Saturday and two on Sunday. The markets are a lot of fun and our customers are great!

You would start your shift at Baked by Yael between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. depending upon the market. The markets last 4-5 hours and then you would need to return the supplies to the store after the market.

You must be friendly, reliable, trustworthy, a morning person, and enjoy being outdoors in all types of weather. You must be able to stand for your entire shift. You also must have a car and a clean driving record.

As a Market Sales Associate, you would be responsible for:
- picking up the tent, tables, baked goods, and supplies from our bakery in Woodley Park;
- setting up at the market and selling the goods; and
- returning what's left to the store.

We are looking for someone who can commit to every Saturday or Sunday unless another market operator is able to cover your shift. Pay is $200 per market.

To apply, please complete Baked by Yael's job application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9


Sales Associate

Baked by Yael's sales associates are responsible for the first impression a customer gets when they walk through our doors.

We're looking for someone with sales and/or retail experience, though it doesn't have to be related to food service. You must be comfortable interacting with customers in-person, by phone, and over email. Attention to detail is critical, as you will be helping to put together customer orders.

We're also looking for someone who will fit in with our diverse and hardworking team. Most of our team has been with Baked by Yael since the beginning of the pandemic. They understand what's at stake and they've worked hard to ensure Baked by Yael has been able to keep its doors open.

The ideal candidate is:

- available to work year-round (although we may have some summer opportunities available);

- trustworthy

- friendly, energetic, and has a positive attitude (both with customers and coworkers);

- focused;

- mature;

- comfortable in a work environment that can be very fast-paced at times;

- a fast learner;

- able to lift at least 50 lbs;

- able to stand for the entire shift; and

- comfortable with frequent task changes (over the course of one shift, you will be asked to wait on customers, make sandwiches, help roll bagels, put together online/shipping orders, and perform opening or closing tasks).

We also do not have a dedicated cleaning staff. You will be expected to help clean the store, in addition to your other responsibilities.

To apply, please complete Baked by Yael employment application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9. Cover letter optional, but strongly encouraged. If we think you'd make a great addition to our team, we'll be in touch.

Remote Sales Associate

Who are we? What makes us special?

We are a nut-free and kosher bakery in Washington, DC, founded by a lawyer-turned-baker. We make cakepops, bagels, challah, and other delicious treats -- all from scratch. We also have gluten-free and vegan options!

Our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals of all different ages, races, ethnicities, identities, and backgrounds. We have a small bakery across from the National Zoo in DC. We also participate in farmers' markets in the DC metro area, and we ship nationwide. We are small but mighty.

What makes us special is that we care. A lot. We care about our staff, we care about our customers, we care about our community. Yes, we sell cakepops and other baked goods. We also provide gainful employment to 20+ employees. We partner with charities and nonprofits to support our community. And we bring happiness to thousands of people through our delicious nut-free and other allergy-friendly treats.

Who are you? What makes you special?

You are anywhere in the US. You are trustworthy. You're a naturally friendly and helpful person. You're mature and professional. You're great at interacting with people on the phone. You pay attention to detail -- whether it's entering a custom order or answering a customer question about allergies. You understand how a single customer service experience can turn a customer into a lifelong fan or a 1 star Yelp reviewer.

What makes you special is that you care. A lot. You care about your coworkers (even if you don't work in the same physical location as they do). You care about Baked by Yael's customers. You want them to have the best experience possible even if you're only talking to them by phone. You make sure you answer customer questions correctly and you ask for help when you're not sure of something. You care about the company. You recognize that Baked by Yael isn't a big corporate entity; it's a small business. You understand that your actions, your attitude, your choices, can make or break the company.

What's the job?

The most common tasks include interacting with customers via phone and email to answer questions and take custom orders. Baked by Yael's remote sales associates can be located anywhere and perform tasks in support of our flagship bakery in Washington, DC. Part-time opportunities are currently available.

You must be available to work a consistent schedule of 15-20 hours per week year-round, primarily during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Time; with your own reliable computer, phone, and internet access.

For the right individual looking for more hours, this role may be expanded to include admin and operational support, such as inventory management, scheduling, website management, social media, etc.

We're looking for someone with sales and/or retail experience, though it doesn't have to be related to food service. You must be comfortable interacting with coworkers and customers by phone and over email. Attention to detail is critical, as you frequently will be taking customized orders.

Bonus points if you have worked in a remote support position in the past, including the use of knowledge base, project/task management, and company chat platforms.

Pay starts at $15/hour plus tips (even for remote associates!) and discounts for you and your friends on Baked by Yael products (we ship nationwide). We also offer free health insurance to full-time employees.

To apply, please complete the Baked by Yael employment application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9. Cover letter optional, but strongly encouraged. If we think you'd make a great addition to our team, we'll be in touch.

Part-Time Off-site Café Associate

We are seeking a Sales Associate to work at a café location for our bakery in Northwest DC. We are a nut-free & kosher bakery. We have gluten-free and vegan treats, too!

We're looking for someone with sales and/or retail experience, though it doesn't have to be related to food service. You must be comfortable interacting with customers in-person. Preference will be given to those with a vehicle.

The ideal candidate is:

- available to work year-round (this is not a seasonal position);

- available 4 days a week, including Sundays and Fridays 06:30am-11:30 am;

- comfortable working alone;

- trustworthy;

- reliable;

- organized;

- friendly;

- energetic;

- positive attitude (both with customers and coworkers);

- focused;

- mature;

- a fast learner;

- able to lift at least 50 lbs;

- able to stand for the entire shift; and

- comfortable in a work environment that can be very fast-paced at times;

Base pay for a sales associate is $16.00/hour plus tips.

There is parking available at the satellite location.

Employees also receive free (and delicious) food and discounts on purchases for themselves and friends.

To apply, please complete Baked by Yael employment application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9 . Cover letter optional, but strongly encouraged. If we think you'd make a great addition to our team, we'll be in touch.

Baker

Baked by Yael is seeking bakers to work in our bakery in Northwest DC.

Requirements:

- Weekend Availability - Strong preference will be given candidates who can commit to early mornings starting between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. We also have opportunities for morning shifts on weekdays -- in addition to the early morning weekend shifts.

- Positive Attitude - We cannot emphasize enough how important a positive attitude is. These are tough times for everyone and a positive attitude goes a long way to making you and your colleagues more motivated and more productive.

- Ability to multi-task - We have a lot going on at any given time. We are looking for someone who will thrive in an environment that requires them to shift direction and work on different tasks throughout their shift.

- Reliability and Punctuality - You must be able to show up on time for every shift.

- Trustworthiness

- Attention to detail

- Strong work ethic

- Ability to spend entire shift standing

- Ability to lift at least 50 lb

- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a team or on your own

Primary responsibilities:

- Bake bagels

- Make bagel dough

- Roll bagels and braid challah

- Dip and decorate cakepops

- Assist with prep work for other baked goods (cookie bars, raspberry bars, cakes, etc.)

- Wash dishes, clean kitchen and other parts of store, take out trash, etc. 

- Perform other tasks as needed

We make a variety of delicious baked goods. However, we currently do not make cakes, cupcakes, pies, macaroons, etc. We also do not have a dedicated cleaning staff. You will be expected to wash dishes and clean the store, in addition to your other responsibilities.

To apply, please complete Baked by Yael employment application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9. If we think you'd make a great addition to our team, we'll be in touch.

Baker

Baked by Yael busca panaderos para trabajar en nuestra panadería en el Northwest DC.

Requisitos:

- Disponibilidad de fin de semana - Se dará preferencia a los candidatos que puedan comprometerse a madrugar entre las 1 a.m. y las 5 a. m. los sábados y domingos. También tenemos oportunidades para turnos de mañana entre semana -- además de los turnos de fin de semana de madrugada..

- Actitud positiva: no podemos enfatizar lo suficiente lo importante que es una actitud positiva. Estos son tiempos difíciles para todos y una actitud positiva contribuye en gran medida a que usted y sus colegas estén más motivados y sean más productivos.

- Capacidad para realizar múltiples tareas: tenemos muchas cosas que hacer en un momento dado. Estamos buscando a alguien que prospere en un entorno que requiera cambiar de dirección y trabajar en diferentes tareas a lo largo de su turno.

- Confiabilidad y puntualidad: debe poder presentarse a tiempo para cada turno.

- Integridad

- Atención a los detalles

- Fuerte ética de trabajo

- Capacidad para pasar todo el turno de pie

- Capacidad para levantar al menos 50 libras

- Capacidad para trabajar de manera rápida y eficiente con un equipo o por su cuenta

Responsabilidades primarias:

- Hornear bagels

- Hornear masa para bagels

- Enrollar bagels y trenzar challah

- Sumergir y decorar cakepops

- Ayudar con el trabajo de preparación para otros productos horneados (barras de galletas, barras de frambuesa, pasteles, etc.)

- Lavar los platos, limpiar la cocina y otras partes de la tienda, sacar la basura, etc. 

- Realizar otras tareas según sea necesario

Hacemos una variedad de deliciosos productos horneados. Sin embargo, actualmente no hacemos pasteles, magdalenas, tartas, macarrones, etc. Tampoco contamos con un personal de limpieza dedicado. Se espera que lave los platos y limpie la tienda, además de sus otras responsabilidades.

Para postularse, complete la solicitud de empleo Baked by Yael, que se puede encontrar en https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9. Si creemos que sería una gran incorporación a nuestro equipo, nos pondremos en contacto.


Weekend Sandwich Artist

Baked by Yael is seeking a sandwich maker to work in our bakery across from the National Zoo. Experience working in a bakery, restaurant, or fast food establishment is preferred, but not required. As a Sandwich Maker, you will primarily be responsible for making sandwiches (mostly bagel sandwiches). We're looking for someone who can make sandwiches quickly and accurately. You'll also be assisting with other tasks such as rolling bagels, restocking the front display case, washing dishes, cleaning, etc.

Requirements:

Availability on Saturday and Sunday morning through early afternoon for part-time position. Full-time opportunities also available.

- Positive Attitude - We cannot emphasize enough how important a positive attitude is. These are tough times for everyone and a positive attitude goes a long way to making you and your colleagues more motivated and more productive.

- Ability to multi-task - We have a lot going on at any given time. We are looking for someone who will thrive in an environment that requires them to shift direction and work on different tasks throughout their shift.

- Reliability and Punctuality - You must be able to show up on time for every shift.

- Trustworthiness

- Attention to detail

- Strong work ethic

- Ability to spend entire shift standing

- Ability to lift at least 50 lb

- Ability to work quickly and efficiently with a team or on your own

To apply, please complete Baked by Yael employment application, which can be found at https://forms.gle/zk4LXaqoqkaHyrNd9 . If we think you'd make a great addition to our team, we'll be in touch.

 

Delivery Person

Baked by Yael is seeking reliable individuals with their own car to make deliveries of our delicious bagels, cakepops, and other products. We have opportunities 7 days a week.  Our current need is for someone with availability between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on weekdays.

We are flexible and you don't need to commit to a specific number of hours, though preference will be given to people with more open availability. We just ask that once you commit to a date, you show up on time and deliver the orders promptly, intact, and professionally.

If you are interested (or know someone who is), please contact us ASAP at jobs@bakedbyyael.com