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The Baker Next Door - Now Hiring: Baker
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About The Baker Next Door Neighbors Jenna and Brian started The Baker Next Door to share their passion for producing high quality, expertly crafted artisanal bread, pastries and coffee and to provide a community-oriented, warm, cozy space for friends to have a bite to eat, a coffee and a nice chat. Brian’s passion for baking took root when he tasted Acme Bread’s iconic Pain au Levain in the mid-80’s while studying Chemistry at Cal, which has grown like a weed since that time being fueled by teachings from books by Tartine Bakery’s Liz Pruitt and Chad Robertson. Brian baked naturally leavened breads in his home oven for many years, sharing them with neighbors while working his full-time job as an attorney. In 2017 he built a small commercial bakery in his garage, where he sold at a local farmer’s market. Jenna, her husband and growing family moved next door to Brian and his family in 2014 and were recipients of Brian’s bread and of babysitting from Brian’s daughter (the real connector), who informed Jenna (without Brian’s prompting) of his interest in starting a bakery but his need for someone with restaurant management experience. Jenna, also a Cal grad, worked in a Brooklyn bakery and cafe, and multiple front of house positions from host to food runner to server and manager here in San Francisco for many years. In mid-2022 Jenna reached out to begin the discussions about starting this new venture, The Baker Next Door. We completed plans (finally) and construction started in January 2024. We are both very determined to bring to reality our vision for a community bakery/café in downtown Redwood City, where people from all walks have a place to enjoy expertly made old-world breads, pastries, sandwiches and coffee in a cozy atmosphere where all the food is hand crafted on-site and served by dedicated, skilled and passionate bakers and hospitality teams. Stated Succinctly: TBND creates kick-ass products to serve in a really cool setting and treats customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration. For the Ad: Title: Baker Location: Downtown Redwood City The Baker Next Door’s Story: Neighbors Jenna and Brian started The Baker Next Door to share their passion for producing high quality, expertly crafted artisanal bread, pastries and coffee, and to provide a community-oriented, inviting space for friends to connect over good food, good coffee and a nice chat. We seek only team oriented people with 100% commitment to work as part of a team, but who are very comfortable working on their own when needed with little guidance to achieve the team’s objective: creating kick-ass products and treating customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration to provide a gathering place that connects people through the sharing of thoughtfully crafted products. Baker Overview: We are seeking bakers who are team players, skilled in the art of making artisanal breads and pastries, have a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, and have a desire to learn and take on increased responsibilities as our young bakery/cafe ‘rises’. ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON Team driven/oriented Excellent communicator Motivated by professional excellence Evaluating product for expected quality standards Suggesting/Making process or condition changes to achieve expected quality standards Entrepreneurial Spirit Willingness/desire to take on added responsibility Willingness/desire to make/develop product suggestions to enhance menu offerings and increase sales Willingness/desire to learn financial processes needed to run the bakery/café business Willingness/desire to learn regulatory information/processes needed to run the bakery/café business Willingness/desire to learn general personnel management skills This is a full-time hourly position at the bakery/café on Main Street, Redwood City, CA. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Min.1-2 years experience as a Baker or combination Baker’s Apprentice and Baker Mis en place, scaling, other prep Mixing various doughs and batters Pre-shaping, shaping, proofing, baking naturally leavened breads and baguettes Laminating and shaping viennoiserie products Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, adhering to health and safety regulations to uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards- clean up! Team player, pitch in where needed Authorization to work in the United States Current California Food Handlers Certificate, or obtain within 30 days of hire Great sense of humor with a large dose of humility Curiosity to learn and understand new(er) things ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Fluency in basic math skills and baker’s percentage math Ability to stand working for long periods of time, up to 8 hrs Ability to lift/push/manipulate items weighing a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis Ability to act with composure and grace in fast-paced environment Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, including weekends and some holidays Ability to display and follow ethical and professional standards set by The Baker Next Door Be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene Ability to communicate in basic English Act with integrity and honesty to promote the culture, values and mission of The Baker Next Door, i.e., create kick-ass products and treat customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration. PAY AND BENEFITS Competitive pay commensurate with work experience Opportunities for career advancement and professional development Health insurance benefits Paid Time Off Potential Bonuses Staff discounts on food and beverages A supportive and inclusive work environment The Baker Next Door is an equal opportunity employer, full stop. EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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