Bread Baker (Afternoon / Evening Shift)Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Artisan Baker to join our team for the afternoon and evening shift for the summer season. In this role, you will be the guardian of our final product—taking charge of the crucial proofing and baking stages for our hand-made breads.
Beyond your technical baking skills, you will play a vital role in ensuring accuracy by assembling customer orders against packing slips and maintaining a pristine, organized workspace at the end of the day. If you have a passion for fermentation, a sharp eye for detail, and thrive in a focused evening environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Proofing & Baking Mastery: Monitor, judge, and manage dough proofing stages to ensure optimal doneness and flavour development before baking.
- Oven Operations: Score and bake a variety of artisan breads according to strict quality and presentation standards.
- Order Assembly & Accuracy: Read, interpret, and fulfill packing slips carefully to assemble accurate wholesale or retail orders.
- Workspace Closing: Execute deep cleaning and sanitation procedures to close down the bakery workspace, ensuring it is fully prepared for the morning shift.
- Team Communication: Act as a bridge between shifts by clearly communicating production updates, inventory needs, and essential information to the Head Baker.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar baking role, specifically with a strong focus on artisan or sourdough breads.
- Technical Judgment: Proven ability to accurately judge dough proofing doneness using visual, tactile, and timed cues.
- Attention to Detail: High level of precision in reading packing slips, sorting orders, and maintaining product consistency.
- Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate and log notes for the Head Baker.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy bags of flour/dough trays (up to 50 lbs), and work efficiently in a hot kitchen environment.
- Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work afternoon and evening hours consistently, including weekends.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly wage, commensurate with experience.
- A supportive, passionate team environment.
- Opportunities to hone your craft with high-quality ingredients and equipment.
- Daily team lunch and in store discount.
Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
