Bakery Lead

PAQ•Lodi, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Lead oversees daily bakery operations, ensuring the quality and consistency of baked goods, high hygiene standards, and efficient team performance. The role includes baking breads, pastries, and desserts; directing production priorities and schedules; maintaining product availability while supporting profitability and reducing shrinkage; and conducting freshness and quality checks. The Bakery Lead provides customer service, handles inquiries and special orders, manages inventory and deliveries, and trains bakery employees in departmental procedures. The role also supports baking duties as needed and promotes a safe, clean, and healthy work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Extensive understanding of baking processes and techniques, including dough, batters, and baked-goods preparation.
Knowledge of proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
Ability to bake a variety of goods, follow recipes, and adjust recipes as necessary.
Precision in measuring ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining the quality and appearance of baked goods.
Ability to manage time efficiently and meet production schedules.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Proficiency in inventory management and record-keeping.
Ability to adapt to changing situations, manage multiple demands, and work with diverse personalities.
Ability to train and develop team members and foster a positive, productive work environment.
Commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, typically during 8-hour shifts.
Ability to frequently lift and carry items up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, bend, stoop, and reach, and use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for bakery tasks.
Ability to work around hot ovens and equipment, tolerate temperature variations, and handle hot items safely.
Good vision to assess baked goods, read labels and recipes, and operate machinery safely.
Ability to move efficiently and maintain physical stamina in a fast-paced environment.
Availability required on weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Over two years of experience as an Assistant Baker Lead is preferred.
Supervisory experience is ideal.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the bakery team, providing guidance and support for efficient production.
Direct baking priorities and production schedules.
Maintain product availability to support profitability and manage shrinkage.
Conduct regular quality checks for freshness and implement improvements as needed.
Handle customer inquiries and special orders to ensure customer satisfaction.
Manage inventory levels to maintain adequate stocks of ingredients and supplies.
Receive, validate, and store merchandise and ingredient deliveries.
Enforce cleaning and maintenance schedules to help ensure a safe work environment.
Observe safety and security procedures, report potentially unsafe conditions, determine appropriate actions beyond guidelines, and use equipment and materials properly.
Train employees in departmental procedures, including baking, cleaning, proofing, and packaging goods for sale.
Pass Serve Safe certification if required by county or state regulations.
Perform baker duties as needed to support customer needs.