Zingerman's Bakehouse Morning Bread Baker

Zingerman's • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Morning Bread Baker to join their team in making and baking hand-crafted, artisan breads. This role is for individuals who enjoy a hands-on, flour-dusted environment and are looking for a collaborative team setting. The position offers the opportunity to learn about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and gain business education in Zingerman's acclaimed practices. The team emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and making delicious products together, with opportunities for growth as managing partners started as hourly staff.

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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed