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Miggy’s Bakes is a custom bakery located in Middleton, Wisconsin, specializing in custom cakes, cookies, dessert bars, cookie cups, and other sweet treats. Our owner started the bakery in 2019 out of her college apartment while studying economics at UW-Madison! We serve both individual customers and larger events, including weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and wholesale partners.

We are a growing, creative small business with a close knit team and a fast paced environment. Our goal is to create delicious products while providing an exceptional customer experience. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who enjoy working with people, learning new skills, and being part of a fun and hardworking team.

We are happy to work with UW–Madison students and their class schedules. Weekday, evening, and weekend shifts are available. Typical shifts are 10:00 AM - 3:00/4:00 PM or 3:00/4:00 PM - 8:00 PM, with some flexibility depending on business needs and availability. Shifts run Tuesday - Saturday, with occasional Sunday events.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting customers and providing friendly, welcoming service
• Helping customers choose from our selection of baked goods
• Packaging and preparing customer orders
• Operating our POS system and processing cash and card payments
• Preparing and organizing customer pickup orders
• Restocking and maintaining bakery displays
• Keeping the storefront, counters, and customer areas clean and organized
• Answering questions about our products and custom ordering process
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures
• Helping with light bakery tasks and other projects as needed such as scooping dough, packaging products, and other bakery tasks as needed
• Working efficiently and maintaining a positive attitude during busy periods

• Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable interacting with customers
• Strong customer-service skills and a positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and responsible
• Detail-oriented and able to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently while contributing to a team
• Willing to learn, take direction, and ask questions when needed
• Comfortable multitasking and staying productive during busy periods
• Previous retail, restaurant, customer service, or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Must have reliable transportation to and from our Middleton bakery
• Access to a car and the ability to make occasional deliveries to the UW–Madison campus is a plus; additional compensation may be available for delivery responsibilities
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to approximately 25 lbs.

Email Shelby, owner, at miggysbakes@gmail.com with your resume, availability, and why you want to work at Miggy's Bakes!