Head Baker

Woodlands Market • Kentfield, CA

8d • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Bakery Operations Manager, the Head Baker is a hands-on position that is responsible for assisting in managing production and staff within the Bakery Production Department. The Head Baker assists the Production Bakery Operations Manager regarding management of Woodlands house made bakery products such as best-in-class breads, sweet and savory pastries, cakes, pies and other baked goods. Lead production of seasonal and holiday related items. Assist in determining if current/future sourced products should be converted to made in-house. The goal is to always provide the best possible products available to our customers regardless of sourced or house made. Work alongside as well as supervise staff regarding the preparation of bakery products while maintaining quality assurance standards and consistency of finished products. Maintain department organization and cleanliness Assist in developing and implementation of training programs to effectively train current and new staff regarding proper baking techniques including weighing, sifting, fermenting, mixing, decorating, etc. Maintain production to meet in-store product demands of all Woodlands stores. Order raw products and properly cost out products to ensure proper in-store pricing. Oversee inventory control in order to manage shrink.

Requirements

• Advanced understanding of bakery work flow
• Advance knowledge and practice of baking concepts
• Able to prioritize work and handle multiple concurrent tasks
• Understanding of classical baking techniques
• At least 5 years of experience in the preparation of a wide array of bakery products.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills
• Must be able to produce breads and pastries that are on-par with a top-quality bakery.
• Formal bakery training required (as apprentice or through culinary school)
• A minimum of 5 years baking experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing production and staff within the Bakery Production Department
• Assist the Production Bakery Operations Manager regarding management of Woodlands house made bakery products such as best-in-class breads, sweet and savory pastries, cakes, pies and other baked goods
• Lead production of seasonal and holiday related items
• Assist in determining if current/future sourced products should be converted to made in-house
• Work alongside as well as supervise staff regarding the preparation of bakery products while maintaining quality assurance standards and consistency of finished products
• Maintain department organization and cleanliness
• Assist in developing and implementation of training programs to effectively train current and new staff regarding proper baking techniques including weighing, sifting, fermenting, mixing, decorating, etc.
• Maintain production to meet in-store product demands of all Woodlands stores
• Order raw products and properly cost out products to ensure proper in-store pricing
• Oversee inventory control in order to manage shrink

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Full-time employees receive a generous benefits package including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and paid holidays
• Holiday premium pay for time worked on recognized holidays
• 35% employee store discount
• $50 subsidy towards non-slip shoes every 6 months.
• Awesome, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for growth and development

What This Job Offers

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