Small Business Bakery Intern

Are you interested in learning what it really takes to run a successful food business? This is a hands-on internship designed for someone who wants to gain experience in every aspect of operating a small batch bakery.

I'm looking for a motivated, dependable individual to work in my dedicated gluten-free bakery on Mondays and Thursdays. This is an opportunity to learn by doing while taking ownership of daily operations.

What You'll Learn

• Producing high-quality gluten-free baked goods
• Commercial baking techniques and food safety
• Packaging and preparing wholesale orders
• Order fulfillment and deliveries
• Customer service and wholesale account management
• Inventory management and ingredient ordering
• Invoicing, bookkeeping basics, and business operations
• Time management, scheduling, and workflow planning

What You'll Do

• Assist in preparing and baking products to the highest quality standards
• Package and label products for wholesale customers
• Help organize and maintain a clean, efficient bakery
• Deliver orders when needed
• Assist with invoicing and administrative tasks
• Learn to think and make decisions like a business owner

Who I'm Looking For

• Someone who is reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn
• Passionate about baking, entrepreneurship, or small business
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing quality products
• Comfortable working independently and taking initiative
• Interested in gaining real-world business experience

This internship is ideal for someone considering starting their own food business or looking to understand every aspect of operating a successful bakery from production to customer delivery.

Schedule: Mondays and Thursdays
Location: 7426 Brandy Creek Drive, Mechanicsville, VA

If you're excited to learn the ins and outs of running a small business and aren't afraid to work hard, I'd love to hear from you.