CRUST IS CURRENTLY HIRING!
We are always on the lookout for passionate, dedicated, and skilled people! Below you will find roles we are actively hiring for, but if you are a baker, dishwasher, decorator, or person who loves pastries and people, and there is no open role listed for you - send us your resume and a cover letter anyway! You can always let us know why you’d be a great fit, regardless of what positions are currently open!
Equity in Practice
Worried/think you don’t meet the requirements but would love to be a Crustie? Please apply anyway! We know that women, people who identify as LGBTQ+, and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, but we want you here! Crust is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging. If you are excited about working with us but your prior experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway - you just might be the perfect fit!
Crust practices inclusive hiring and is interested in employing individuals regardless of their sexual or gender orientation, race, religion, education, work history, or social barriers such as previous incarceration, etc.
Opportunities for Growth in a Supportive Workspace
We are a small and rapidly growing business! You will have the opportunity to grow alongside us, have your input valued, and be able to help shape Crust’s future. While the workload can be daunting, we try to balance the busy with a supportive & fun environment.
“But do I have to be vegan to work here?”
While we do not require our staff to be vegan, we are a kosher certified bakery, so any food or beverage brought to work must follow kosher guidelines and therefore must be vegan.
To apply for any position not specifically listed on this page, please submit your resume and a cover letter through the email link below. Be sure to tell us what role you are looking for, and why you would make the best Crustie!
DISHWASHER
Location:
Crust is a specialty, vegan bakery located in the NW Philadelphia neighborhood of Manayunk. This position is based at our commercial kitchen just up the road from our Main Street store.
Pay rate, Healthcare, and PTO:
Starting pay is $14/hr plus tips, with a raise at the end of a 90 day probationary period. Tips are split equally among all staff (based on the number of hours worked each week), and average an additional $2 - 4/hr. After a three month probationary period, new employees receive up to 40 hours of Paid Time Off, 40 hours of paid Sick Time, and access to a free telehealth plan provided by Crust.
Schedule:
Flexible schedule options! Dishwashers have the ability to build a 4 day a week schedule of 28 to 32 hours weekly. The schedule must include Monday and Saturday shifts, with the other two shifts being flexible based on the needs of the employee. Shifts can begin anywhere from 7am to 9am, with the option of working 7 or 8 hours per shift.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Dishwashing
Regularly scheduled cleaning tasks as well as daily assigned tasks
Organizing, refilling & restocking ingredients
This role asks that you have:
An attitude that balances collaboration and self-motivation
The ability to follow directions, multi-task and pay attention to detail
The desire and ability to keep a clean & organized work-station throughout your entire shift
The ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time
The ability to lift 30-50 pounds regularly throughout the day
Pluses:
Experience in a high-volume kitchen (bakery or restaurant)
Have basic knowledge of food safety (Servsafe certified)
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the link below - and make sure to tell us why you would be the best fit for the role!
STOREFRONT MANAGER
Location:
Crust is a specialty, vegan bakery located on Main Street in the NW Philadelphia neighborhood of Manayunk.
Pay rate, Healthcare, and PTO:
Starting pay is $17/hr plus tips, and with a raise at the end of a 90 day probationary period. Tips are split equally among all staff (based on the number of hours worked each week), and average an additional $2 - 4/hr. After a three month probationary period, new employees receive up to 40 hours of Paid Time Off, 40 hours of paid Sick Time, and access to a free telehealth plan provided by Crust.
Schedule:
We are currently hiring for a full time storefront manager who can commit to 40 hours/week, Wednesday - Sunday with a schedule of 9am - 5pm.
Filling in for other shifts as needed will also mean that shifts within this schedule are occasionally subject to change, but the days of the week would not change outside of major holidays (details below).
Like most bakeries, the increased volume of orders we see around major holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas), means that we have two weeks of “black out days” prior to those holidays. During those times, full availability is mandatory, and schedules will be dictated by management. We are always closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
General:
Gain a detailed knowledge of both Crust and retail products, including their ingredients
Supervise storefront team effectively
Ensure operations and systems are running smoothly
Maintain inventories
Transport goods to/from the kitchen and storefront in our van (drivers license required)
Order retail goods, packaging and other supplies
Work directly with Owners to resolve any equipment or building issues
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and product placements at storefront
Suggest improvements for all of the above
Customer Service:
Assist customers with a cheerful attitude, and ensure that all staff do the same
Build lasting relationships with customers
Fill-in for team members as needed (Note that working hours must be flexible.)
Kitchen:
Bake pre-made items to meet par requirements
Inspect pastries made in house as well as products received via delivery to ensure that established standards of quality, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal are met - and troubleshoot when necessary
Enforce staff compliance with food safety and sanitation regulations
Ensure that food is not being sold out of date, and that proper product rotation and adherence to FIFO are occurring.
Supervise and participate in food production and cleaning activities
Maintain and analyze product waste log and implement changes as needed to minimize waste
HR Related:
Communicate effectively and build trusting relationships with team members
Conduct individual check-ins and team meetings as needed
Work with Owners to ensure all team members are supported and heard
Train new members on all products and procedures, including proper food handling
Model optimal team member performance and communicate expectations and goals clearly
When necessary, complete disciplinary action steps as detailed in the Crust handbook
Contribute to the scheduling of all team members and post the schedule two weeks at a time
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter through the link below - and make sure to tell us why you would be the best fit for the role!
PRODUCTION BAKER
Location:
Crust is a specialty, vegan bakery located in the NW Philadelphia neighborhood of Manayunk. This position is based at our commercial kitchen just up the road from our Main Street store.
Pay rate, Healthcare, and PTO:
Starting pay is $14+/hr (depending on experience) plus tips, with a raise at the end of a 90 day probationary period. Tips are split equally among all staff (based on the number of hours worked each week), and average an additional $2 - 4/hr. After a three month probationary period, new employees receive up to 40 hours of Paid Time Off, 40 hours of paid Sick Time, and access to a free telehealth plan provided by Crust.
Schedule:
We are currently hiring for a full-time production baker who can commit to 32 - 40 hours/week, with Monday and/or Saturday availability a must.
Flexible scheduling options are available, and full time staff can create their own standing schedule - both in terms of the number of shifts and the number of hours worked each shift - within these parameters:
Shifts can be between 8 and 10 hours long, and on any days from Monday - Saturday.
Start times can be between 7am and 9am, with end times between 3pm and 5pm.
Like most bakeries, the increased volume of orders we see around major holidays (Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas), means that we have “black out days” prior to those holidays. During those times, full availability is mandatory, and schedules will be dictated by management. We are always closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Duties include (but are not limited to):
Measuring, weighing, and combining ingredients using large mixers and other equipment
Following recipes
Monitoring items during baking, oven temperatures, and other equipment
Ensuring that food surfaces and equipment meet health and safety standards
Cleaning and sanitizing workstations
Taking and managing daily inventories
Maintaining daily pars of baked goods
Packaging catering orders
Dishwashing and other cleaning as needed
This role asks that you:
Want to expand your knowledge of baking and hone your skills in a kitchen
Are a team player with excellent communication skills
Have an attitude that balances collaboration and self-motivation
Are able to follow directions, multi-task, and pay attention to detail
Keep a clean & organized work-station
Are able to stand and work on your feet for extended periods of time
Are able to lift 30-50 pounds regularly
Can commit to a 32-40 hour per week schedule
Pluses:
Experience in a high-volume kitchen (bakery or restaurant)
Have basic knowledge of food safety (Servsafe certified)