Full-Time Seasonal Baker - Cookies at Dog Tag Bakery

About Dog Tag

At Dog Tag Bakery, we’re more than just a bakery — we’re part of Dog Tag Inc., a mission-driven organization that blends the art of baking with a powerful commitment to social impact. Based in DC’s 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 don’t 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, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that’s bigger than baking. You’ll help empower individuals, change lives, and make an impact every day. This is more than a job; it’s 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 seasonal 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 who has experience in from-scratch baking.

Baker Responsibilities & Duties

• Successfully scale and mix different types of cookie doughs and macaroons.

• Be able to mass produce and bake cookies for the holiday baskets.

• Maintain a positive, respectful, and clean work environment.

• Follow direction and recipes correctly.

• Ensure all product is kept to Dog Tag Bakery standards.

• Maintain production and stock levels for stations.

• Communicate low ingredients to chef if you notice the stock is low.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of industry baking experience of culinary school equivalent.
• Assists with daily production and bulk production of cookies
• Good attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure.
• Quickly recognize and resolve problems.
• Must operate machinery in a clean and safe manner and report unsafe conditions.
• Must be able to multitask effectively.
• Must have flexibility in schedule.
• Abide by all Health and Safety standards.
• Highly responsible, punctual, and reliable.
• Highly responsible, punctual and reliable.
• Must have reliable transportation to work everyday

Work Hours, Compensation & Benefits

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

• Tentative start date of November 3rd

• Production shifts end December 19th 

• Must be available to work weekends and start at 7am. Start times may vary due to orders.  

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