A baked square pastry or puff pastry with a golden-brown crust, topped with chopped green herbs, served on a white ceramic plate with a gold rim on a yellow surface.

Hiring Nou Ni Baker

About the Role

Nou Ni Food, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based Haitian Pâté company founded by sisters Christine and Nadia. We are building a brand rooted in Haitian culture, community, and flavor — and we need a skilled, reliable baker to help us bring that vision to life in the kitchen.

As a Nou Ni Baker, you will be responsible for the hands-on production of our signature Haitian Pâté. This is a part-time, in-person role based in Brooklyn, NY. Your schedule will be built around your availability, but once set, we expect consistency and reliability each week.

Compensation & Schedule
Pay Rate
$20/hr
Paid bi-weekly
Hours
40
Hours per month
Type
Part-Time
Flexible days

Scheduling is flexible and organized based on your availability. Once a weekly schedule is established, we expect it to remain consistent. This is not a gig — we are building a steady working relationship with a reliable team member.

What You'll Do
  • Prepare and bake Nou Ni Haitian Pâté according to our established recipes and quality standards
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace at all times
  • Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines (NYC DOH standards)
  • Package finished products carefully and consistently
  • Communicate proactively with the founders about supply needs, scheduling, or production issues
  • Help refine and improve production processes over time
  • Participate in occasional pop-ups or events when needed
Who We're Looking For
  • Prior experience in baking, pastry, or food production preferred (but not required — we will train the right person)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to consistency
  • Reliable, punctual, and communicative
  • Comfortable working independently in a kitchen environment
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and handle kitchen equipment safely
  • NYC Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Why Nou Ni

We are a small, mission-driven company at an exciting moment of growth. You will not be a number here! You will be a core part of the team. We care deeply about the people who help us build this brand, and we are committed to creating a respectful, supportive, and culturally rich work environment.

  • Work directly with the founders of a growing Haitian food brand
  • Flexible schedule built around your life
  • Be part of a community-rooted mission from the ground floor
  • Opportunity to grow with the company as we scale
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Equal Opportunity Employment

Nou Ni Food, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We comply with all applicable federal, New York State, and New York City employment laws, including the New York City Human Rights Law, which provides protections broader than federal and state law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at hello@getnouni.com.

Pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law, the compensation for this role is $20.00 per hour. The schedule is part-time, approximately 40 hours per month, with a flexible arrangement to be determined based on mutual availability.

Nou Ni Food, Inc. participates in E-Verify. All candidates offered employment will be required to provide documentation verifying their eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

Nou Ni Food, Inc. is committed to compliance with all applicable wage and hour laws, including the New York State Minimum Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This position is classified as non-exempt. Employees in this role are entitled to overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week at a rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

If you believe you have been subjected to any form of unlawful discrimination, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at 1-800-669-4000 or eeoc.gov, or the NYC Commission on Human Rights at 212-416-0197 or nyc.gov/cchr.