Afternoon Bread Baker-Ovens

Zingerman's•Ann Arbor, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Bread Baker to work on our team making and baking hand crafted, artisan breads. This is an active physical job where you will easily close those rings on your watch every day! You will learn a lot about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and more. You will join an experienced and dedicated bread baking team to create some of the best breads in Michigan. This role offers a welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work, it's appreciated and acknowledged. You will have fun and engaged teammates who support each other, with lots of collaboration and creativity. We make decisions together. You will be making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of. Managing partners will work with you side-by-side. You will receive a business education while you work, learning Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and putting them into action. This is a place where you can be creative and make a difference.

Requirements

Full time availability; 40 hours per week
Weekend availability
Holiday availability
Full availability in November and December
Strong basic math skills
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!

Nice To Haves

Experienced candidates

Responsibilities

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
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

Benefits

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
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