Zingerman's Bakehouse Morning Bread Baker

Zingerman's•Ann Arbor, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Morning Bread Baker to work on our team making and baking hand crafted, artisan breads. This is an active physical job where you will learn a lot about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and more. You will be part of a fun and engaged team that collaborates and makes decisions together. You will also gain business education while you work, learning Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices.

Requirements

Availability: 8 hours shifts between the hours of 5am and 3pm
Full time availability; 40 hours per week
Weekend availability - Saturdays are required
Holiday availability
Full availability in October, November and December
Work quickly and with a sense of urgency at all times
Ability to multi-task
Must work well with others in a team environment
Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time
Arrives on time to all shifts
Willingness to be flexible with schedule
Able to follow through with verbal instructions
Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
Able to stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift
Comfortable with repetitive motion activities
Comfortable to work in a warm and humid environment. The bakery is 82 degrees!

Responsibilities

Accurately scale dough
Hand-shape multiple types of dough
Prepares ingredients and does set-up work - setting up boards screens, pans, and other equipment in preparation for making each type of bread
Loads and unloads bread in the ovens
Monitors the proofing and baking of the breads
Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils
Cleaning; dishes and clean-up using industrial dishwashing machines as well as by hand
Keeps a clean and sanitary work area
Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire
Attends and participates in the Bread department and Bakehouse all-staff huddles

Benefits

Company paid long term disability
Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
Paid training
Paid lunch breaks
Paid time off
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents
Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
$1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
25% reimbursement for massages
Free swag
Discounts at local businesses
Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses