Bread Baker

The Baker Next Door; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses

Staff discounts on food and beverages

401(k)

Food provided

Job summary

The Baker Next Door on Main Street in Redwood City, CA is seeking bakers who excel in artisanal breads and laminated pastries. The role is full-time or part-time, with compensation based on experience and a strong emphasis on teamwork and quality—weekend availability is essential.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of baking experience, skill in dough handling and viennoiserie, and be prepared to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Min. 2 years experience as a Baker or combination Baker’s Apprentice and Baker
• Mise en place, scaling, other prep
• Laminating and shaping viennoiserie products
• Weekend availability
• Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards

Responsibilities

• Mixing various doughs and batters
• Pre-shaping, shaping, proofing, baking naturally leavened breads and baguettes
• Monitoring quality and presentation; maintaining sanitation
• Stand for long periods (up to 8 hrs) and lift up to 50 lb as needed
• Support team; contribute ideas to improve menu and operations

Skills

Team player

Excellent communicator

Eager to learn

Weekend availability

Education

California Food Handlers Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Baker Overview

We are seeking bakers who are team players, skilled in the art of making artisanal breads and laminated pastries, have a passion for practicing and evolving their craft, and have a desire to learn and take on increased responsibilities as our young bakery/cafe ‘rises’. We can be flexible on hours but weekend availability is a must.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT PERSON

• Team driven/oriented
• Excellent communicator
• Eager to learn and develop skills
• Motivated by professional excellence
• Evaluating product for expected quality standards
• Suggesting/Making process or condition changes to achieve expected quality standards
• Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Willingness/desire to take on added responsibility
• Willingness to make/develop product suggestions to enhance menu offerings and increase sales
• Willingness to learn regulatory information/processes needed to run the bakery/café business

This is a full-time or part-time hourly position at the bakery/café on Main Street, Redwood City, CA and compensation is based on experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Min. 2 years experience as a Baker or combination Baker’s Apprentice and Baker
• Mis en place, scaling, other prep
• Mixing various doughs and batters
• Pre-shaping, shaping, proofing, baking naturally leavened breads and baguettes
• Laminating and shaping viennoiserie products
• Weekend availability
• Ability to monitor food quality and presentation, uphold cleanliness and sanitation standards- clean up!
• Team player, pitch in where needed
• Authorization to work in the United States
• Current California Food Handlers Certificate, or obtain within 30 days of hire
• Great sense of humor with a large dose of humility
• Curiosity to learn and understand new(er) things

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluency in basic math skills and baker’s percentage math
• Ability to stand working for long periods of time, up to 8 hrs
• Ability to lift/push/manipulate items weighing a minimum of 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Ability to act with composure and grace in fast-paced environment
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, weekend availability is mandatory and possibly some holidays
• Ability to display and follow ethical and professional standards set by The Baker Next Door
• Be well groomed and maintain proper hygiene
• Ability to communicate in basic English
• Act with integrity and honesty to promote the culture, values and mission of The Baker Next Door, i.e., create kick-ass products and treat customers and fellow team members with the highest degree of respect and consideration.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive pay commensurate with work experience
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Health insurance benefits for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Potential Bonuses
• Staff discounts on food and beverages
• A supportive and inclusive work environment

The Baker Next Door is an equal opportunity employer, full stop.

EOE Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance