08/12/2024
Do you LOVE to bake from scratch? Willow Creek Bakery is opening its doors and we need you! We are searching for two experienced and creative Bakers to finalize the bakery set up, purchase baking equipment, and assemble/lead our amazing team!
2-Head Baker/Manager Positions:
The role of the Head Baker/Manager is to lead the bakery with success by taking ownership of all things related to baking, maintaining an organized and efficient process for regular bakery operations, and overseeing daily operations of the bakery. The Head Baker/Manager runs their bakery with attention to detail, creating a vibrant culture and a healthy team setting. They execute Willow Creek Bakery’s high standards and hold their team accountable to these standards.
The Head Baker/Manager is a part of the leadership team and is responsible for day to day operations related to baking, managing and training the bakery staff, and deciding what kind of pastry, breads, baked goods, and other menu items will be served.
To be successful in this role, the Head Baker/Manager should have leadership experience, time management/organizational skills, excellent customer service, knowledge of baking and what the industry is doing/serving, and a motivation to keep the bakery clean and presentable.
This position’s compensation includes salary and tips and will be based on experience.
Duties:
*Assisting owners with sourcing needed baking equipment/supplies and setting up the bakery to ensure proper flow
*Assisting owners with hiring bakery staff
*Co-Managing and coordinating the bakery staff
*Training & educating the team on the bakery’s process & policies
*Monitoring deliveries, incoming orders and stock
*Costing out offerings to ensure margins are correct & ensuring profitability by maintaining an accurate record of baking operations
*Ensuring ingredients are properly managed & assessing the quality of raw materials before baking
*Conducting research to develop original recipes for products and recommending recipes to renew our menu and attract more customers
*Helping to prepare, finish off and bake bread
*Managing quantities to be baked, ensuring we have stock but also keeping waste to a minimum while discarding any pastry that does not meet our high quality standards
*Ensuring the proper storage of baking utensils & that equipment is properly maintained
*Setting a positive tone and strong work ethic while leading by example
*Assessing what needs accomplished, prioritizing and delegating as needed
*Keeping the team motivated and working, checking for quality and thoroughness
*Complying with health and safety regulations
Skills needed:
*Sense of responsibility
*Arrive on-time, ready to work
*Open the bakery on-time, early in the morning
*Clean kitchen equipment and tools before use
*Sense of customer service
*Strong communication skills
*Team spirit, with a customer-focused attitude
*Physical stamina
*Flexibility to work around customer demands, including early morning, night, weekend and holiday availability.
*Ability to work in a hot, hectic environment, stand, walk, bend, use hands and appliances, and lift up-to 50 pound items for extended periods.
*Organizational skills
*Keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels.
*Hygiene awareness
*Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized.
*Understanding of food safety practices
At least 2 years of similar experience:
*Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc
*Testing ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.
*Basic math and computer skills.
*Methodical approach
*Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.
*Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
*Leadership skills
*Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods
*Responsiveness
*Time and resource management.
*Communicating with bakery owners on a regular basis
***Salary based on experience***
Please send us a message if you are interested. We would love to hear from you!
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