Lead Bakery Specialist

Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the world. Paris Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

As a Lead Baker, you will be responsible for quality food production, controlling food and labor costs, and maintaining safety and sanitation standards. Our ideal candidate will help to achieve our mission to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods to our guests.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead in baking and preparing food as necessary to include frying donuts, placing toppings, and decorating pastries and bread as per company recipes; prepare all needed materials and ingredients
• Ensure that product quality, freshness and presentation meet company standards
• General Oven Duties (Checking dough conditioner)
• Scaling and shaping of all breads, loaves, and pastries
• Follow all sanitization procedures, maintaining overall cleanliness of work station and kitchen
• Prioritize and finish all tasks assigned for the daily baking
• Ensure work place is safe and hygienic for all employees and guests
• Receive, stock, and store food in designated containers and storage areas in an organized manner
• Monitor inventory levels and equipment maintenance
• Assist in planning and executing all catering functions in conjunction with the operations and sales staff
• Complete various reports for records such as production, usage, and waste
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• Good knowledge (2-3 years) of production methods and organization of bread production in a commercial kitchen
• Knowledge on food producing process, sanitization, quality program
• Knowledge on food producing technique, food microbiology, and food sanitary safety practice/procedure
• Food safety, food labeling, nutrition related knowledge (include FDA)
• Culinary education or certification preferred
• Food Handler’s or Manager Certificate, preferred
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-pace environment
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work with and lead team members to accomplish daily tasks in an efficient manner
• Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and ingredients

TEAM CULTURE

• Feedback is a gift! We can only learn, grow and improve our service if we hear and understand what it is our customers are telling us.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated and driven.
• Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.
• Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Opportunities for professional growth
• Employee discount

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• The position requires work on weekends and holidays. Are you available on weekends/holidays as needed?

Experience:

• Baking: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler / Food Protection Manager Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, VA 22150 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22