Zingerman's Bakehouse PM Bread Baker at Zingerman's Bakehouse

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Dough Shaping, Dough Mixing, Oven Operation, Scaling, Teamwork, Self Management, Following Instructions, Cleaning, Multi-tasking, Urgency, Flexibility

Industry

Food Production

Description

Description Zingerman’s Bakehouse is looking for a full-time bread baker to join our team! 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 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, and lots of free food. Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Please apply. What does the job pay? Starting pay is $16 per hour, negotiable based on experience. What are the requirements and skills needed for this job? Availability: Full-time. Multiple shifts currently available. Typical shift is 8 hour shifts between 12pm-10pm Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months) Are there any benefits or perks? Company contribution to health insurance ( after 90 days of service) 401k match (after eligibility requirements are met) Free BAKE! classes Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse Discounts at other Zingerman's businesses (for all crew out of basic orientation) Paid training Paid lunch breaks Paid time off $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch 25% reimbursement on any massage Performance Expectations - Essential Functions: Work quickly and with a sense of urgency at all times Multi-tasking Accurately scale dough Hand-shape multiple types of dough Must work well with others in a team environment Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time Arrives on time to all shifts Prepares ingredients and does set-up work - setting up boards screens, pans, and other equipment in preparation for making each type of bread Mixes dough for baking Loads and unloads bread in the ovens Monitors the proofing and baking of the breads Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils Cleaning; including 2 hours or more of dishes and clean-up using industrial dishwashing machines as well as by hand Keeps a clean and sanitary work area Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire Attends and participate in Bread department and Bakehouse all-staff huddles Willingness to be flexible with schedule Able to follow through with verbal instructions Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift Must stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift Repetitive motion including fine manipulation of hands and fingers

Responsibilities

The baker will be responsible for preparing ingredients, setting up equipment, mixing dough, hand-shaping various dough types, loading and unloading ovens, and monitoring the baking process. Essential functions also include maintaining a clean and sanitary work area, performing significant cleaning duties, and adhering to safety procedures around equipment.