Bread Baker

The Dixboro Project • Superior Charter Township, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Dixboro Project is a sprawling visionary concept in the historic village of Dixboro, Michigan, offering world-class dining, transformational hospitality, and abundant nature. The Dixboro House, the restaurant arm, is carved out of a restored 1880 barn. The Boro is the side-door takeout arm, an all-day café featuring woodfired pizzas, takeaway meals, baked goods, coffee, and adult beverages. The Bakery creates world-class baked goods for both The Dixboro House and The Boro, including signature cakes, savory quiches, and fresh bread, making it an integral part of the entire operation. The company is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Full Time Bread Baker to join the Bakery team. This role is essential for creating all bread for The Dixboro House and The Boro, managing department inventory, maintaining quality control, product development, and ensuring processes meet company standards. The Bread Baker is also responsible for correct ordering, production, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of products, and reports to the Executive Pastry Chef.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with bread in a commercial kitchen is a must.
• Minimum 1+ years experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Able to be exposed to smoke, steam, high temperatures, and humidity.
• Able to stand for long periods and move frequently.
• Frequently lift and carry 25 - 35 pounds.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly handle dough, tools, and equipment using fine motor skills and sustained grip strength.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledgeable of food safety standards.
• Strong organizational skills allowing you to adapt to business needs.
• Ethical - A need to ‘do the right thing’.
• Respects our 3 stakeholders: the guest, the team, the business.

Nice To Haves

• ServeSafe certifications are a plus!

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily tastings and score bread quality.
• Develop and maintain accurate recipes.
• Efficiently bake products and meet internal timeline expectations.
• Communicate ordering needs to supervisors in a timely fashion
• Preserve the integrity of bakery equipment according to standard maintenance procedures.
• Ensure that proper dough cutting, portion control, and baking technique are being adhered to in the department.
• Follow pars and with supervisor and adjust as needed to ensure demand is being met and waste is minimized.
• Properly date and label all items and ensure FIFO & Health Code Standards are maintained.
• Maintain flexibility by helping our pastry team during busy periods.
• Research & Develop new products to add value to the overall Bakery offerings.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy time away from work.
• Paid Sick Time to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• Employee Discounts on food at all 3 of our locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees