Position: Baker

Reports to: Head Baker

Kneads Bakeshop

Kneads Bakeshop

From humble beginnings, one small bakery in Baltimore has grown to become a staple in our community. Kneads combines H&S’s history with the new age of artisan craft, creating a one-of-a-kind brand and experience, giving a modern face to H&S Bakery. We want people to see it, touch it, and taste it, to have a full sensory experience. As soon as you walk through the doors, we’re dedicated to you and your “Kneads,” whether that’s a coffee to go, or meeting with colleagues, we are here to provide a space of comfort, a space that can unleash your creativity, and a space where Baltimore becomes a family.

Job Summary:

Join the culinary team at Kneads Bakeshop, a new and exciting dining destination. We are looking for a Baker to bring their passion for cooking and creativity to the kitchen. As a Baker, you will work closely with the Head Baker preparing and baking a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. This is a rare opportunity for a Baker to make a big impact at the beginning of a restaurant's journey to success. If you're ready to take your culinary career to the next level, we want to hear from you.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and bake a variety of breads, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Mix, measure, and prepare dough, as well as shape and bake the final products.
• Follow established recipes and instructions to ensure consistency in products.
• Ensure that baked goods are visually appealing and meet quality standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, and follow food safety and sanitation
• guidelines.
• Monitor and adjust oven temperatures and baking times as needed.
• Keep accurate records of ingredients, production schedules, and finished products.
• Communicate any issues or complaints to management.
• Keep up with new baking trends and techniques.

Requirements & Physical Demands

• Strong knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods of time, lift heavy bags of flour and other
• ingredients, and work in a hot kitchen.
• Good knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Experience with baking equipment, such as ovens, mixers, and dough rollers, is a plus.
• Creativity and passion for baking is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and
• holidays

What’s in it for you?

At the H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and make it a priority to offer competitive compensation that encourages longevity with the company and long-term growth. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive and affordable bene?ts packages, including medical/dental/vision, short term disability, retirement savings, paid time off, ?exible spending accounts, employee assistance program and of course - cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political af?liation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, emmbership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classi?cation. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classi?ed. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.