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Do you LOVE to bake from scratch? Willow Creek Bakery is opening its doors and we need you! We are searching for an experienced and creative Baker to finalize the bakery set up, purchase baking equipment, and assemble/lead our amazing team!
Head Baker/Manager Position
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
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
Please email resume.