Lead Baker jobs in the United States

Lead Baker Overview: We are seeking a baker who is a team player, highly skilled in the art of making artisanal breads and pastries, has a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, and has a desire to take on increased responsibilities as our young bakery/cafe ‘rises’.  The idea is for this person to transition into Head Baker with greater management opportunities and obligations.

 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
• Willingness/desire to make/develop product suggestions to enhance menu offerings and increase sales
• Willingness/desire to learn financial processes needed to run the bakery/café business
• Willingness/desire to learn regulatory information/processes needed to run the bakery/café business
• Willingness/desire to learn general personnel management skills

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

You will report directly to Brian and Jenna, co-owners and managers.  The idea is for this position to transition into Head Baker with all the added benefits, challenges and responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Min. 3 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
• Laminating and shaping viennoiserie products
• Taking inventory and overseeing ordering and procurement of supplies, managing vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing.
• Monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations to 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 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
The Baker Next Door is a brand new business and offers many opportunities to 'rise up' as the business grows. The Baker Next Door compensates our workers fairly and comparatively with other artisanal bakeries/cafés on the Peninsula.  Come join us on the ground floor, where going up is the only direction.

• 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.