Zingerman's Bakehouse PM Bread Baker

Zingerman's • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Bakehouse is looking for an experienced and dedicated bread baker to join their team. This role involves creating high-quality breads, with a focus on naturally leavened and freshly milled flour products. The position offers a welcoming and collaborative work environment where employees are encouraged to be themselves. It is an active physical job with opportunities for learning about Zingerman's business practices and potential for growth within the company. The role involves making delicious and beautiful products, working alongside managing partners, and contributing to a team-oriented atmosphere.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
• Must stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift
• Repetitive motion including fine manipulation of hands and fingers
• Full availability in November and December
• Starting pay is up to $18 per hour for experienced candidates; wage is negotiable based on experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with sourdough
• Experience with naturally leavened bread
• Experience with freshly milled flour

Responsibilities

• Work quickly and with a sense of urgency at all times
• Multi-tasking
• Accurately scale dough
• Hand-shape multiple types of dough
• 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
• Prepares ingredients and does set-up work - setting up boards screens, pans, and other equipment in preparation for making each type of bread
• Mixes dough for baking
• 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; including 2 hours or more of 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 participate in Bread department and Bakehouse all-staff huddles
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule
• Able to follow through with verbal instructions

Benefits

• Company contribution to health insurance (after 90 days of service)
• 401k match (after eligibility requirements are met)
• Free BAKE! classes
• Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
• Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
• Discounts at other Zingerman's businesses (for all crew out of basic orientation)
• Paid training
• Paid lunch breaks
• Paid time off
• $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
• 25% reimbursement on any massage

What This Job Offers

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