What are the responsibilities and job description for the Baker - West Loop position at Levain Bakery?
Brief Description
THE ROLE: BAKER (WEST LOOP)
Bakers make a variety of artisan breads and pastries each day including loaves, baguettes, rolls, cakes, muffins, brioche and more! Our bakers collaborate closely with one another in addition to receiving mentorship from our Head Baker. The ideal candidate will find joy in making others happy with products they make and shape by hand.
What you will do:
Full-time; multi-shift availability needed- early mornings start times (between 4:30am - 6am); weekend and holiday availability required
Compensation:
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:
THE ROLE: BAKER (WEST LOOP)
Bakers make a variety of artisan breads and pastries each day including loaves, baguettes, rolls, cakes, muffins, brioche and more! Our bakers collaborate closely with one another in addition to receiving mentorship from our Head Baker. The ideal candidate will find joy in making others happy with products they make and shape by hand.
What you will do:
- Work alongside the Baker Team Leader and the rest of the baker team to efficiently scale, mix, portion, shape, proof, and bake-off multiple bread doughs, as well as scaling, mixing, portioning, and baking of multiple cake batters all while ensuring consistency and maintaining Levain's standards of delicious quality
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, adhering to sanitation/health regulations and company policy
- Problem solve with Head Baker, baking team, and bakery management around any issues in regards to quality, quantity, or ingredients
- Use a variety of kitchen tools and equipment such as: stand mixers, convection/deck ovens, cutting tools, rolling pins, lames, electric scales
- Set a positive tone for the team/bakery for the day (our bakers are the first to arrive each morning!)
- Prior baking experience specifically in breads and cakes preferred
- Food Safety Manager Certification required
- Passion for what you do – you enjoy the process of creating something from start to finish and are motivated to continuously hone your craft and technique.
- 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’re meticulous about the items you create and understand the technique and patience it takes to create consistently high-quality products.
- 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!
Full-time; multi-shift availability needed- early mornings start times (between 4:30am - 6am); weekend and holiday availability required
Compensation:
- $22-25/hour
- 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
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:
- Welcome All- We are all in it together
- Work Hard and Be Kind- We pull our weight, we do our best, and take care of each other
- Lead with Heart- We operate with empathy and integrity
- Rise Up- We take Initiative to make things better
- Savor It- We are present and find the fun!
Salary : $22 - $25
