Lead Baker

DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines, LLC•City of Ithaca, NY

12d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Lead Baker is responsible for baking DiBella’s Italian bread each morning according to the company’s procedures and daily production needs. The role begins early in the morning, with exact start times varying, and requires punctuality, dependable transportation, and a can-do attitude. When not performing baking duties, the Lead Baker provides friendly customer service, prepares and serves menu items, and completes shift duties. The position also involves maintaining clean, organized, and sanitary bakery, food-storage, and customer-facing areas; following safety and Health Department requirements; and working efficiently during busy periods. The full-time position offers competitive weekly pay, weekly tips, a Monday–Friday five-day work week, advancement opportunities, paid vacation within the first year and health benefits for eligible full-time employees, free shift meals, and off-duty meal discounts. The posting notes that the role does not involve fryers.

Requirements

Ability to read and interpret documents such as the baking manual.
Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, balance friendliness with efficiency, and maintain focus.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
Punctuality, dependable transportation, and a can-do attitude.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Bake bread using the procedures in the DiBella’s Bread Manual.
Follow the location’s par list to determine daily baking quantities.
Keep the bakery clean and organized and report equipment deficiencies.
Use provided safety equipment to help ensure crew and guest safety.
Prepare and serve menu items according to portion guidelines.
Set up deli products and supplies, including cheeses, meats, breads, condiments, sauces, napkins, and wrap paper.
Prepare hot and cold sandwiches at customers’ requests.
Provide excellent customer service.
Clean grills, the deli counter, the counter sink, and other areas.
Work at a pace sufficient to handle heavy rushes.
Complete all shift duties.
Maintain customer-facing and food-storage areas in sanitary, orderly condition and in accordance with Health Department standards.
Comply with Health Department regulations.
Increase product knowledge over time.
Perform other duties as assigned by managers.