Zingerman's Bakehouse Afternoon Bread Mixer at Zingerman's Bakehouse

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

10 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recipe Following, Attention To Detail, Team Player, Attendance, Independent Work, Time Management, Instruction Following, Accurate Measuring, Digital Scale Use, Basic Math Skills, Dough Mixing, Hand Shaping, Lifting 50 Pounds, Standing, Bending, Repetitive Motion

Industry

Food Production

Description

Description Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring an Afternoon Bread Mixer to work on our team making and baking hand crafted, artisan breads. Do you like to play with your food? Think being covered in a light dusting of flour is a sign of a fun and productive day? Looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a team? Join our experienced and dedicated bread baking team to create some of the best breads in Michigan. What does the job pay? Starting pay is $17 per hour, negotiable based on experience. No experience needed. What can you expect? A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work, it's appreciated and acknowledged. An active physical job (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!). A bread-ucation! Whether or not you were into sourdough before it became hip, you’re sure to learn a lot about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and more. Fun and engaged teammates who support each other. Lots of collaboration and creativity. We make decisions together. There’s no “They” here, just “Us.” Making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of. Managing partners working with you side-by-side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.) A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder! (Though you likely won’t want to leave anytime soon.) A place where you can be creative and make a difference. Full benefits package, salary, annual bonus plan, and lots of free food. Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Please apply. What are the requirements and skills needed for this job? Availability: 8 hours shifts between the hours of 12pm to 10pm Full time availability;40 hours per week Weekend availability Holiday availability Full availability in October, November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months) Essential Job Functions With Training: Able to read and follow recipes Strong attention to detail and follow through skills Reliable team player with great attendance Able to work independently and manage time on tasks Able to follow verbal and written instructions Measures ingredients accurately using a digital scale Has good basic math skills Mix the dough accurately for baking Hand-shapes multiple types of dough Physical Requirements: Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift Able to stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift Comfortable with repetitive motion activities Comfortable in an 82 degree environment at all times Are there any benefits or perks? After 90 days of service: Company paid long term disability Company contribution to medical and dental insurance Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met Paid training Paid lunch breaks Paid time off Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents Fun Additional Benefits! Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch 25% reimbursement for massages Free swag Discounts at local businesses Who are we? Zingerman's Bakehouse is a wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school for home bakers. We sell to specialty food stores, cafés and restaurants in southeastern Michigan as well as selling to Zingerman's Mail Order, who ships our baked goods everywhere in the United States. We are dedicated bakers and food lovers committed to making and selling the best breads, pastries and cakes we can imagine. We are real artisan bakers, meaning we use traditional methods and flavorful ingredients to make our food.

Responsibilities

The Afternoon Bread Mixer will be responsible for making and baking hand-crafted, artisan breads by accurately measuring ingredients, mixing dough, and hand-shaping various dough types according to recipes. This role involves active physical work, maintaining strong attention to detail, and collaborating effectively with the dedicated bread baking team.