Calling all cake lovers…
The Cakery on First is a microbakery located in Sandpoint, Idaho. Launched in June of 2023, we operate out of a commercial kitchen located on South 1st Ave and sell our goods online for local pick up, at the Saturday farmers market throughout the summer, and around town through our mobile pop-up cart. Summer is our peak season but we are growing. And we’re always looking for the right set of helping hands.
Our hiring process happens in four steps:
Submit your application online (instructions below)
If it’s a good match, we’ll reach out to set up an interview.
If the interview goes well, we’ll invite you to stage (meaning you’ll come do a trial day in the kitchen)
Get hired!
To get started, here’s how to apply:
Submit the inquiry form at the bottom of this page.
Send your resume with a short introduction to yourself to thecakeryonfirst (at) gmail (dot) com
Include two references that are not family members or personal friends.
Please note that your application is not complete until all of these items have been received. We respond to every complete application we receive so if you haven’t heard from us, we’re missing a piece of your application. Please check your spam and trash filters as we often get booted there, especially if you’re emailing from an LPOSD address.
We’re excited to hear from you!
The Cakery on First is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate in the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on account of race, age, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.
Interested in working for us for summer 2025? We’ll be hiring for the following positions.
Summer Cake Fairy
Responsibilities:
The Cakery on First is seeking what we’re calling Summer Cake Fairies to serve as helping hands in all of the multifaceted needs of a growing baking business. This person will be able to effectively flit between a multitude of tasks as needed from washing dishes to prepping frostings and fillings to staffing our new cupcake cart and everything in between. You’ll enjoy this role if you love a dynamic and creative work environment, are quick to learn new tasks, and are not afraid of asking questions or taking direction. Must have meticulous attention to detail and be comfortable working in the close quarters of a commercial kitchen as well as in a public-facing sales setting. Prior restaurant and/or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
Hours:
Part time, flexible from May/June to September/October.
Pay:
$12.00 hourly, up to 15 hours a week.
Of Note:
Competency and confidence in on-the-spot change counting necessary. Nights are not required with this role and weekends would be exceptionally rare. Reliable transportation is a must and because we’re feeding the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).
Dishwasher/prep baker
Responsibilities:
The Cakery on First is seeking a dishwasher/prep baker and we’re not gonna lie, we go through a lot of dishes. Keeping them flowing allows us to bake as much as possible and as such, this position is the backbone of our production capacity. This role is split 80/20 between dishwashing responsibilities and bakery prep tasks so a love for baking is necessary and some experience (even if just as a hobby) is preferred. Must be comfortable working in the close quarters of the commercial kitchen, able to stand for up to five hours, and able to safely lift up to 40 lbs.
Hours:
Part time, flexible from May/June to September/October.
Pay:
$13.00 hourly, up to 12 hours a week.
Of Note:
Nights and weekends not required for this position. A reliable form of transportation is a must though. Because you will be involved in preparing food for the public, you must be up for completing the Idaho Food Safety Training & Exam (it’s short and totally free).