Lead Bread Baker - Eataly Downtown
About The Position
In Eataly’s 24-hour operating bakery, a Lead Bread Baker is responsible for producing delicious bread and focaccia in accordance with our authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager. Participates in and supervises the daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters. Prepares pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations. Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread. Masters all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production. Guides trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures. Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards. Performs administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking. Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production. Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position and mastery of related techniques
- Ability to work independently with minimum guidance
- Basic math and measuring skills
- Excellent work ethic, communication and time management skills
- Availability to work onsite with an open, flexible schedule often including evenings, overnight and weekends
- Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week when needed
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
Nice To Haves
- Post-secondary culinary program highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Participates in and supervises the daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters
- Prepares pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations
- Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread
- Masters all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production
- Guides trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures
- Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
- Performs administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking
- Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production
- Performs other duties as required or assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401K with match or RRSP
- Free family meal daily
- Discounts at Eataly
- Classes on products and Italian cuisine
- Referral bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
