Artisan Baker & Bakery Lead

Paycom; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Polo Club is seeking an experienced bakery lead to oversee production of artisan breads, doughs, and pastries. You will partner with Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to maintain quality and efficiency across all baking operations.

Responsibilities include directing daily prep, coaching staff, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating with culinary teams to meet event and service needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college in baking or culinary program
• Minimum of three years as a baker in a top-rated resort/club/hotel
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance manuals
• Serve Safe certificate or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and math for recipes and costing

Responsibilities

• Prepares all doughs and starters and provides quality products in all baking areas
• Oversees daily production and prep for bakery; coordinates with chefs for orders
• Leads baking staff during peak season; coaches and trains junior staff
• Maintains cleanliness, equipment, and supply orders; ensures FIFO
• Ensures compliance with health regulations and program requirements

Skills

Bread expertise

Lamination skills

Leadership

Quality control

Time management

English proficiency

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Bakeshop machinery

Job description

The Polo Club is seeking an experienced bakery lead to oversee production of artisan breads, doughs, and pastries. You will partner with Executive Chef and Executive Pastry Chef to maintain quality and efficiency across all baking operations.

Responsibilities include directing daily prep, coaching staff, ensuring safety standards, and coordinating with culinary teams to meet event and service needs.