Bread Baker

Overview

The Bread Baker plays a key role, producing high-quality artisan bread for our retail locations, catering operations, and wholesale clients. This position involves hands-on production of a variety of breads, including sourdough, baguettes, focaccia, and specialty loaves, using traditional techniques. Working within a collaborative team, the Bread Baker is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship, efficiency, and consistency under the Head Bread Baker’s direction.

This is a dynamic role in a high-volume production environment, requiring attention to detail, excellent time management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. The Bread Baker will also contribute to maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient kitchen workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Bread Production: Prepare, mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of breads, adhering to established recipes and quality standards.
• Process Management: Working alongside the Head Bread Baker, helping to oversee fermentation, proofing, and baking processes to optimize efficiency and maintain consistent quality.
• Quality Control: Monitor ingredients, dough consistency, and finished product to ensure adherence to company standards. Report to the Head Bread Baker if there are any issues.
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate and maintain mixers, ovens, proofers, and other baking equipment.
• Hygiene and Organization: Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Inventory Management: Assist in communicating inventory needs as well as managing inventory of baking ingredients and supplies.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team and delivery staff to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute ideas for improving processes, recipes, and workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional bread baking experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Expertise in traditional bread-making techniques, including sourdough fermentation.
• Strong understanding of baking science and ingredient functionality.
• Ability to work efficiently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Effective communication skills.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks.

About us:

We believe in more than just serving exceptional food and drink- we believe in fostering a community where great people, comfort, and quality converge. The Buttery is many things: a great local eatery, the village bakery & patisserie, and an exceptional specialty coffee shop all wrapped in a unique retail environment.

We are a communal gathering place that fosters care and warmth through great hospitality in our customers' lives.  But most importantly, we are a collective of people coming together with a shared goal of building a healthy business through creating exceptional food and providing wonderful experiences.  

What We Offer

• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement as our cafe continues to expand.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Work in a fun, supportive, and dynamic environment where we take our work seriously but have fun while we do it.
• Employee Benefits: 401k, PTO, Sick Time, Health Insurance, Food/Beverage Discounts and more.