Afternoon Bread Baker-Ovens

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Bread Baker 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 up to $18 per hour for experienced candidates; wage is negotiable based on experience.

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.

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!

• 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
• Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?

Availability:

• 8 hours shifts with starts between the hours of 10am to 8pm
• Full time availability; 40 hours per week
• Weekend availability 
• Holiday availability
• Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Monitors/assess the proofing and baking of many magical doughs
• Loads, scores, bakes and unloads finished bread in the ovens
• Accurately scales dough
• Hand-shape multiple types of dough
• Work with a sense of urgency at all times
• Ability to multi-task
• Must work well with others in a team environment
• Strong basic math skills
• Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time
• Able to follow through with verbal instructions
• 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
• Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils
• Keeps a clean and sanitary work area while following our food safety requirements
• Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire
• Attends and participates in the Bread department weekly huddles
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule

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 to work in a warm and humid environment. The bakery is 82 degrees!