Lead Bread Baker - Eataly Downtown

Eataly North America•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

In Eataly’s 24-hour operating bakery, the Lead Bread Baker produces bread and focaccia according to authentic Italian recipes and participates in and supervises daily bakery and pizza alla pala counter operations. The role prepares a range of bread products for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations, applies appropriate proofing and baking techniques, and masters all bakery shifts and production processes, including overnight production. The Lead Bread Baker also trains trainees and externs, maintains a clean and sanitary production area, performs administrative tasks, supports Sales Associates and engages with guests interested in bread production. The position reports to the Bakery Manager and is onsite with an open, flexible schedule that often includes evenings, overnight work and weekends. The role may require working more than 40 hours per week when needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 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.
Ability to work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary culinary program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in and supervise daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters.
Prepare pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations.
Follow proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread.
Master all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production.
Guide trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures.
Maintain a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards.
Perform administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking.
Assist Sales Associates when needed and engage with guests interested in learning about bread production.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.