Zingerman's Bakehouse Savory Cook

Zingerman's•Ann Arbor, MI
•Onsite

About The Position

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Savory Cook to prepare scratch soups, salads, sandwiches, components, and other foods for its local retail shop. The role involves making and packaging food as part of an experienced team, with paid training provided and no prior experience required. The job is active and physical, and offers the opportunity to learn and apply Zingerman’s business practices while working alongside managing partners. The position is 40 hours per week, with work scheduled between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. Weekend and holiday work is required, and full availability is required in November and December. The Bakehouse is located at 3711 Plaza Drive.

Requirements

  • Ability to stand, lift, and bend for up to eight hours, with breaks.
  • Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform repetitive motions, including fine manipulation of hands and fingers.
  • Full availability in November and December.
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Slice, dice, stir, and fry ingredients.
  • Prepare grilled cheese sandwiches to order.
  • Prepare, weigh, and measure spices for scratch soups, dressings, and other components.
  • Pipe, fry, and glaze French Crullers.
  • Assemble, package, and label sandwiches and salads for the grab-and-go case.
  • Process and prepare raw meats and produce.

Benefits

  • Up to five free loaves of bread each week.
  • Up to 65% discount on Bakehouse baked goods.
  • 10% discounts at other Zingerman's businesses and 25% at Zingerman’s Mail Order.
  • $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch.
  • Paid training.
  • Paid lunch breaks.
  • Paid time off.
  • 401(k) matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
  • Free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), with resources and services for employees and eligible dependents.
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