Artisan Bread Baker/Assistant Production Manager

General Expectations:

We are seeking applicants with at least 3 years of professional experience baking bread. Bread passion & knowledge, as well as production experience a must.

The bakery staff is responsible for routine bakery tasks such as setting up workstations and preparing all food according to recipes. They need to be quick, diligent, and willing to improve on the job. They need to follow instructions as well as health and safety rules in the bakery.

Forge Baking Company Perks!

• Competitive pay
• Paid Breaks
• $21 a day for shift meals
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance & 401(k) with match available

Hours:

• Range of Shifts: 4am-12pm, 6am-2pm, 7am - 1:30pm, 10:30am-5pm
• Flexibility with their schedule
• Weekend availability required
• Full Time: 30 hours a week

Schedule/scheduling:

• Responsible for following company policies in regards to lateness, clock ins/outs, and shift switches
• Proactive in requesting time off with a minimum of 3 weeks advance notice in accordance with company policies
• Proactive in communicating errors in clock ins/outs in a timely manner

Training:

• You train one shift at a time until you feel efficient in that shift.
• Present, engaged, and participatory in training and focused on developing skills
• Receptive to positive and constructive feedback
• Work with fellow team members to develop a solid team.
• Work with head baker and trainers to learn recipes and aspects of the bakery

Cleanliness/sanitation:

• Cleanliness and tidiness to be maintained in all areas of the bakery, including but not limited to: tables, ovens, walk-in refrigerator, floors, drains, sinks, small-wares,
• Following proper food safety protocol

Bread and Pastry Prep:

• Food preparation duties include preparing bread and/or pastries for stores, labeling and packing up products, and working in an organized and efficient manner
• High quality in creation and presentation of all products
• Complies with all health and safety standards

Communication:

• Ability to communicate about questions, issues, problems, and concerns that may arise
• Receives delegation and direction in a variety of work tasks
• Makes sure to contribute to the shift in positive ways
• Ability to communicate openly and honestly at all times
• Ability to communicate clearly and directly to staff
• Regularly communicate positive and constructive feedback to staff
• Ability to follow up on feedback
• Setting clear and concise goals for your team on shift
• Ability to provide direct in the moment feedback

Product presentation/Quality:

• High-quality product implementation and production
• Consistently works in a clean and efficient manner

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Assist with staff training
• Assisting the Production Manager and Owners with recipe development and implementation
• Ability to help support and implement changes that Production Manager and staff are executing
• Ability to set example of new method/system
• Collaborate with all necessary coworkers to make sure that things operate smoothly

Other requirements/Goals:

• 3 years of experience in a bread baking role, working with various leavening agents, preferments, and hydration levels of doughs.
• Experience in hand shaping batards, baguettes, boules, rounds, bagels, etc.
• Ability to divide doughs accurately and quickly.
• Knowledge of fermentation processes to ensure optimal flavor and texture.
• Experience in accurately and efficiently scaling recipes.
• Comprehension of dough structure development through a series of folds.
• Ability to bake in multi-deck ovens and full rack convection ovens.
• Positive, upbeat attitude
• Receptive to feedback
• Belief in mission statement and core values and ability to model and uphold them.
• Abide by the company’s policies and procedures along with safety and health code guidelines in accordance with state and city food safety regulations.
• Maintains proper attendance and punctuality

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20