Bread Baker

Retail Bakers of America; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Bread Chic is seeking an experienced baker to join our overnight production team, focusing on sourdough and artisan goods made from scratch with organic ingredients. This fast-paced role emphasizes consistency, quality, and teamwork in an early morning bakery environment.

You will work the Overnight/Early Morning Shift with a start time around midnight, coordinating with other bakers and market staff to hit daily production goals while maintaining high standards across all products.

Qualifications

• Professional baking experience preferred.
• Experience with artisan bread and sourdough strongly preferred.
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Bake all sourdough breads for retail, wholesale, and farmers markets.
• Bake muffins, scones, pies, cookies, and other pastry items.
• Bake cinnamon breads and pretzels.
• Maintain consistent quality, bake times, and presentation standards.
• Coordinate production with other bakers, front of house teams, and market staff.
• Help organize daily bake flow for multiple locations and wholesale accounts.
• Assist with oven management, timing, and production efficiency.
• Keep bakery stations clean, organized, and food-safe.
• Work collaboratively with the production team to hit daily goals.

Skills

Baking experience

Artisan sourdough

Overnight work

Time management

Communication

High-volume production

Heavy lifting

Job description

Sourdough Bread Baker

The Bread Chic is looking for an experienced, hardworking baker to join our overnight production team. We specialize in artisan San Francisco-style sourdough, handmade pastries, and high-quality baked goods made from scratch with organic and locally sourced ingredients.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position for someone who thrives in an early morning bakery environment and takes pride in consistency, quality, and teamwork.

Schedule

• Overnight/Early Morning Shift
• Current start time: 12:00 AM
• Transitioning to a later start time of 2:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Bake all sourdough breads for retail, wholesale, and farmers markets
• Bake muffins, scones, pies, cookies, and other pastry items
• Bake cinnamon breads and pretzels
• Maintain consistent quality, bake times, and presentation standards
• Coordinate production with other bakers, front of house teams, and market staff
• Help organize daily bake flow for multiple locations and wholesale accounts
• Assist with oven management, timing, and production efficiency
• Keep bakery stations clean, organized, and food-safe
• Work collaboratively with the production team to hit daily goals

Qualifications

• Professional baking experience preferred
• Experience with artisan bread and sourdough strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently during overnight shifts
• Strong time management and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a high-volume production environment
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods
• Passion for quality food, hospitality, and teamwork

About Us

At The Bread Chic, our mission is to foster community connections through exceptional handmade baked goods, warm hospitality, and a commitment to quality. We value teamwork, responsibility, and creating products we are proud to serve every day.

• Competitive pay based on experience. Opportunities for growth available as our company continues to expand.