Hiring for Lead Baker Position

We are currently hiring for the Lead Baker position. We are looking someone with experience in baking artisan breads and pastries, along with experience with laminated doughs. 

Lead Baker Job Summary

The Lead Baker is responsible for oversight, preparation and production of bakery items. The position is responsible for specialized bakery products that require a greater skill level, such as artisan and custom items. The Lead Baker provides leadership and direction to bakery staff and has shifts that will overlap with all baking staff to ensure job functions and duties are being completed and product produced is consistent and meets standards. Lead Baker is responsible for placing necessary orders and managing inventory of bakery items. Due to operational need, employee’s work hours, area and duties may be subject to change. Provides regular feedback to management on staff performance. The Lead Baker is responsible for all documentation related to recipes, production and forecasting of volume.

• Responsible for the preparation of bakery products on an ongoing basis, with attention to detail, quality and consistency.
• Prepares and/or leads the production of all baked goods.
• Prepares specialty items for recipe testing and special events.
• Develops and follows new recipes and updates current recipes as needed.
• Standardizes ingredients and procedures for quality and consistency.
• Notifies supervisor of substitutions due to production issues and/or delivery shortages.
• Follows proper food handling and sanitation practices according to the established procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes kitchen equipment and work area.
• Ensures proper product rotation.
• Lift up to 50lbs.
• ServSafe certified or obtain within 3 months.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written.

If this sounds like you or someone you know, please download our bakery job application and turn it in at the shop or to jobs@beansandbutter.com.