Executive Baker - Revere Parkway Warehouse

Cherry Creek

About The Position

The Executive Baker oversees bakery production, ordering, and inventory, conducts routine testing, and researches and develops recipes to meet mandated nutritional guidelines. The role expands bakery offerings and ensures baked items are made fresh in the bakery, including new savory and breakfast options. The Executive Baker plans daily operations to maximize productivity and efficiency, implements established policies and procedures, coordinates with other District food service operations, and promotes good community relations among school and community stakeholders. The position plans production schedules in line with District menus and participation, supervises and develops bakers and assistant bakers, and works with administrative staff to meet quality and cost-effectiveness goals. It monitors inventory and purchasing, coordinates product taste tests, communicates with warehouse, purchasing, and kitchen staff, plans equipment maintenance, and collaborates on food literacy events.

Requirements

Knowledge of commercial bakery procedures, guidelines, and requirements.
Three years of professional work experience.
Two years of leadership experience with a medium-size team or larger.
Two-year culinary degree.
Criminal background check and fingerprinting required.
Reliable transportation, a current driver's license, and insurance are required.
May be required to drive to locations across the District in a personal vehicle; mileage is paid.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Racially conscious and culturally competent, with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement.
K-12 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare production schedules to produce products as needed for District menus and current participation levels.
Supervise and assign work to bakers and assistant bakers; coach employees, document performance, complete evaluations, and recommend advancement.
Implement production policies, procedures, and methods in consultation with administrative staff to achieve high-quality bakery goods and cost-effective performance.
Monitor inventory and prepare purchase orders when items reach reorder points; adjust production schedules to meet participation demands.
Coordinate taste tests with the Food & Nutrition Services leadership team at school sites to gather student feedback on products and encourage participation.
Communicate with the Warehouse Manager, Purchasing Manager, and Kitchen Managers to ensure accurate ordering and make order adjustments as needed.
Plan, document, and perform routine maintenance; request repairs through the Equipment Supervisor when needed; plan for equipment parts or replacement.
Collaborate with the Food Literacy Team to plan, coordinate, and participate in onsite and offsite events promoting student engagement, culinary education, and food and nutrition awareness.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.