Baker

a-staffing-inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

a-staffing-inc is seeking a dedicated baker for an artisanal bakery opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The role emphasizes fermentation, dough shaping, and high-quality production in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with a structured team on sourdough, levain care, and bake operations starting at 4:00 AM, with shifts that include early mornings. Prior fermentation experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Hands-on baking with artisanal or scratch bakery experience.
• Experience with fermentation and sourdough preferred.
• Ability to start and maintain very early morning shifts.

Responsibilities

• Dough preparation and fermentation with precise measurements.
• Sourdough starter care and feeding.
• Shaping a range of baked goods including croissants and loaves.
• Operate ovens, manage steam, time, and temperature.
• Monitor quality, log batches, and manage yields.
• Assist with recipe development and scaling for demand.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation at all times.

Skills

Fermentation management

Shaping

Oven management

Sourdough experience

Education

NYC Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Job Description: Baker

On behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of fermentation in food and beverage, we are seeking dedicated culinary professionals for their flagship opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Job Title: Baker

Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time (3 openings)

Pay Rate: $24.00 - $32.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)

• Junior Level: $24.00 - $26.00 / hour
• Mid Level: $27.00 - $29.00 / hour
• Lead Level: $30.00 - $32.00 / hour

Shift Schedule: 2-shift system, includes early morning shifts

• Early Shift: 4:00 AM - 1:00 PM
• Late Shift: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM

About the Role:

You will be at the core of our client's craft operations, handling everything from ingredient preparation and fermentation management to dough shaping and baking. This is a role for someone who takes pride in quality, batch-to-batch consistency, and true craftsmanship across an artisanal and fermentation-focused baking program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dough Preparation & Fermentation: Weighing and mixing ingredients precisely to standardized recipes; managing primary and secondary fermentation with careful temperature and humidity control
• Sourdough & Starter Care: Feeding, monitoring, and maintaining the health of levain and sourdough starters
• Shaping: Hand-shaping a range of items including croissants, viennoiserie, bagels, sourdough loaves, and sandwich breads
• Baking: Operating ovens; adjusting steam, time, and temperature, and judging bake color and doneness for optimal crust and crumb
• Recipe Scaling: Adjusting production volumes to demand while minimizing waste and tracking yield
• Recipe Development Support: Assisting with trials of new recipes, including high-hydration doughs and fermented ingredients such as koji
• Quality Control: Inspecting finished goods for appearance, texture, color, and flavor; logging non-conforming batches
• Inventory & Ordering: Tracking stock of flours, yeasts, and secondary ingredients, and contributing to reorder proposals
• Food Safety & Sanitation: Maintaining workstation cleanliness, managing allergens, sanitizing equipment, and complying with food safety standards

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years of hands-on baking experience in an artisanal or scratch bakery
• Sourdough experience preferred
• Ability to work early morning shifts starting at 4:00 AM
• NYC Food Protection Certificate preferred

The Person We're Looking For:

• A craft-minded baker who balances reproducibility and consistency with genuine curiosity
• A high personal standard for quality and attention to detail
• Genuine interest in fermentation and where it can take modern baking

Core Skills:

• Fermentation Management / Shaping / Oven Management

Plus Skills:

• Sourdough / High-hydration doughs / Understanding of fermented ingredients (e.g., Koji)

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.