What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cookie Production Team Member - West Loop position at Levain Bakery West Loop LLC?
THE ROLE: COOKIE PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER (WEST LOOP)
Cookie Production Team Members are at the heart of Levain’s business: mixing, shaping, and weighing all the dough for Levain’s famous cookies. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to learn more about bakery production and be a part of an amazing team. The ideal candidate will be motivated by a fast-paced, high-volume environment and take great pride in producing a high-quality product.
What you’ll do:
- Work as part of our production team by mixing, shaping, and weighing cookie dough while following Levain’s precise methods while ensuring all Department of Health and food safety standards are met.
- Become an expert in how to handle and efficiently shape the dough for each of our cookies.
- Work towards production goals, creating enough batches to support demand for all of our bakeries.
- Assist with unloading and organizing supply deliveries and preparing cookie dough for pick up.
- Remain on your feet for full shifts and lift up to 50lbs (ingredients and mixing bowls)
What we’re looking for:
- Prior bakery production experience a plus but not required; for the right people, we’re more than happy to teach.
- Passion for what you do - you take pride in playing a behind the scenes role and helping create products people love.
- Adaptability and flexibility – you recognize that in the food industry, anything can – and will – happen and you’re able to calmly troubleshoot issues.
- Eye for detail – you sweat the small stuff and understand the importance of precision and efficiency.
- Collaborative spirit and commitment to Levain’s core values – you’re a team player and willing to lend a hand or elevate those around you. You add your own individuality to an already positive and uplifting work environment. A good sense of humor doesn’t hurt either!
Compensation:
- $18/hr
Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
- Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter/Bike-Share Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave, etc.
- One Week of Paid Time Off
- 401K with 3.5% Company Match
- Opportunity for growth and career development
About Us:
Competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald left their careers to open a small bread shop in New York City in 1995 — Levain Bakery.
One day, they baked a BIG chocolate chip walnut cookie as energy for triathlon training. At Levain, a batch of these 6-ounce cookies flew off the shelves, and an icon was born. The cozy shop on West 74th Street became a neighborhood favorite and a destination for epicurious visitors from around the world, hungry for “the cookie.”
From the start, Pam, Connie and team baked everything fresh on-site each day, donating the day’s leftovers to charity — and we still do, nearly 30 years later. Today, Levain has bakeries across the country (with more to come!), plus ecommerce gift boxes to treat cookie lovers in every state.
Every day, we strive to embody our company’s five core values:
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Welcome All- We are all in it together
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Work Hard and Be Kind- We pull our weight, we do our best, and take care of each other
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Lead with Heart- We operate with empathy and integrity
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Rise Up- We take Initiative to make things better
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Savor It- We are present and find the fun!
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