Lead Artisan Baker

Harmons•Riverton, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Artisan Baker maintains quality standards and product levels for fresh artisan bread products in the Bakery and trains other Artisan Bakers. The role involves mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking artisan breads; receiving and storing product; determining production and inventory levels; and providing exceptional customer service. This position works overnight and early morning shifts and requires open availability, including weekends and holidays. The Lead Artisan Baker prepares production sheets, mentors and provides feedback to Artisan Bakers, assists with ordering artisan bread products, and communicates frequently with the Store Director and Bakery Manager.

Requirements

A current Food Handler’s Permit.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Basic math skills, including the ability to halve or double recipes.
Knowledge of baking procedures and times.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures.
Strong organization and planning skills.
Solid verbal and listening communication skills for effective communication with customers and associates.
Ability to handle conflict professionally and appropriately.
Ability to accept constructive review and be accountable for personal and team success.
Ability to make logical, significant decisions using recognized skills and techniques.
Integrity, a positive attitude, a mission-driven and self-directed approach, and a demonstrated passion for Harmons’ mission and collaborative work.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Ability to stand, walk, and bend throughout the workday; grasp, push, pull, carry, stoop, twist, crouch, and reach; perform repetitive wrist and hand tasks; coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements; hear and respond to customer inquiries; and maneuver objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of baking experience preferred.
Enjoys working with and handling artisan breads and doughs.
Enjoys cooking with and eating a variety of artisan bread products.

Responsibilities

Follow established departmental and store policies and procedures.
Ensure the quality and freshness of Bakery products and services.
Maintain appropriate product assortment and inventory levels for the artisan bread counter.
Confirm pricing accuracy and signage for artisan bread products, especially advertised items.
Ensure the Bakery is cleaned and sanitized daily and meets company appearance standards.
Deliver excellent customer service.
Follow precise recipes and techniques to mix, shape, score, and bake artisan breads.
Write production sheets for other Artisan Bakers.
Teach, mentor, and educate Artisan Bakers to support their success as team members.
Provide Artisan Bakers with honest, direct, and ongoing feedback about their performance and areas for improvement.
Assist with ordering products related to artisan breads.
Communicate openly and frequently with the Store Director and Bakery Manager.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.