Artisan Bread Baker — Precision in High-Volume Kitchen

Bastion-Hospitality; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance Discounts

Benefits Hub Discounts

Family Meal Provided

Job summary

Bastion Bakery, part of Bastion Hospitality LLC, is seeking a Bread Baker to deliver an artisanal program in a luxury corporate environment. You will combine fermentation knowledge with precise execution to uphold Bastion's standards.

The role involves scaling, mixing, shaping, proving, and baking breads, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with event teams while ensuring quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of bread baking experience in a high-volume or artisanal setting.
• Knowledge of dough mixing, sourdough maintenance, shaping techniques, and oven operation.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-driven culinary environment.
• Professional communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• Physical stamina to lift heavy flour bags and stand for long shifts.
• Flexible availability including early morning shifts and event support.

Responsibilities

• Scale, mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of artisanal breads with consistency and efficiency.
• Execute recipes exactly as written, ensuring proper dough temperatures and bake standards.
• Maintain knowledge of production schedule and ingredient profiles for availability and quality.
• Deliver warm, professional service when interacting with colleagues and event teams.
• Manage daily bake schedules and oven capacity during high-volume periods.
• Monitor and maintain bakery equipment calibration and daily cleaning protocols.
• Follow opening/closing procedures, logging production and inventory, and station reset.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dough prep, flour storage, and back-of-house space.
• Monitor pars for ingredients and communicate reorders proactively.
• Adhere to health codes, allergen handling, labeling, and sanitation procedures.
• Uphold grooming and presentation standards in line with Bastion brand guidelines.
• Support catering and private events with preparation and packaging of specialty breads.
• Assist with light kitchen prep, oven management, and general workspace maintenance.

Skills

Bread baking

Dough mixing

Sourdough maintenance

Oven operation

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

Deck ovens

Proofer

Job description

Bastion Bakery, part of Bastion Hospitality LLC, is seeking a Bread Baker to deliver an artisanal program in a luxury corporate environment. You will combine fermentation knowledge with precise execution to uphold Bastion's standards.

The role involves scaling, mixing, shaping, proving, and baking breads, maintaining schedules, and collaborating with event teams while ensuring quality and food safety.