Bread Baker

Baker Overview: We are seeking bakers who are team players who have a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, that are skilled in the art of making artisanal breads. We are looking for someone with mixing, scaling and baking experience to jump right into our production team.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON

• Team driven/oriented
• Excellent communicator
• Motivated by professional excellence
• Evaluating product for expected quality standards
• Suggesting/Making process or condition changes to achieve expected quality standards
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Willingness/desire to take on added responsibility
• Self motivated and capable of taking on and completing tasks given to them.
• Willingness to make/develop product suggestions to enhance menu offerings and increase sales

This is a full-time hourly position at the bakery/café on Main Street, Redwood City, CA.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Min. 2 years experience as a Baker or combination Baker’s Apprentice and Baker
• Mis en place, scaling, other prep
• Mixing various doughs and batters
• Pre-shaping, shaping, proofing, baking naturally leavened breads and baguettes
• Experience with managing an early morning bake
• Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards- clean up!
• Team player, pitch in where needed
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Current California Food Handlers Certificate, or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Great sense of humor with a large dose of humility
• Curiosity to learn and understand new(er) things

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluency in basic math skills and baker’s percentage math
• Ability to stand working for long periods of time, up to 8 hrs
• Ability to lift/push/manipulate items weighing a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to act with composure and grace in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays
• Ability to display and follow ethical and professional standards set by The Baker Next Door
• Be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene
• Ability to communicate in basic English
• Act with integrity and honesty to promote the culture, values and mission of The Baker Next Door, i.e., create kick-ass products and treat customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay commensurate with work experience
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Health insurance benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Potential Bonuses
• Staff discounts on food and beverages
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

The Baker Next Door is an equal opportunity employer, full stop.

EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.