Bread Baker

Stockton Market; Stockton (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local bakery and cafe is seeking a dedicated bread baker who takes pride in craftsmanship. This role involves dough mixing, fermentation management, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates will have professional baking experience, especially with bread, and will need to be organized and attentive to detail. The bakery offers a supportive environment for personal growth and skill improvement. Candidates should be prepared for early mornings and physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Professional baking experience is strongly preferred, particularly in bread.
• Solid fundamentals include scaling, mixing, fermentation, shaping, and baking.
• Ability to follow written formulas and repeat processes consistently.

Responsibilities

• Mix, scale, and produce bread doughs according to established formulas.
• Shape, proof, score, and bake breads to quality standards.
• Maintain excellent organization and sanitation practices.

Skills

Professional baking experience

Dough mixing

Fermentation management

Baking consistency

Job description

Overview

Stockton Market is a bakery and cafe specializing in high-end provisions, seasonal prepared foods, and a thoughtfully crafted made-to-order menu. We are committed to sourcing ingredients that are local, clean, and responsibly produced, allowing the seasons to guide our menus. Our team bakes daily, makes as much as possible from scratch, and hosts special events that bring our community together.

Role Summary

We are looking for a bread baker who takes pride in craftsmanship and consistency. This is a hands-on production role focused on dough mixing, fermentation management, shaping, baking, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.

We are a teaching bakery with high standards. You will receive clear direction, coaching, and support, and you will also be expected to take ownership of your work. If you like structure, want to improve your skills, and appreciate direct feedback that helps you grow, you will fit in well here.

What You Will Do

• Mix, scale, and produce bread doughs according to established formulas and timelines
• Shape, proof, score, and bake breads to our quality standards
• Track fermentation, dough temperatures, bake results, yields, and waste, and communicate issues early
• Maintain excellent organization: mise en place, labeling, dating, storage, and inventory awareness
• Support production flow: oven scheduling, cooling, packaging, and daily setup and cleanup
• Maintain strict sanitation and food safety practices (clean as you go, protect the product, protect the team)
• Flex into viennoiserie and pastries as needed (training available for the right person; experience is a plus)

How We Work - Expectations and Accountability

We are serious about quality, and we are equally serious about building people up. This role requires professional habits every day:

• Be conscientious: accuracy, cleanliness, consistency, and pride in the details
• Take notes every shift: you will be expected to carry a notebook (or approved note system) and write down formulas, procedures, feedback, and adjustments
• Follow the system: we standardize for a reason; improvising without approval creates waste and inconsistency
• Communicate early: if something is off (dough strength, proof, oven performance, timing), speak up immediately
• Own outcomes: mistakes happen; what matters is honesty, learning, and correcting quickly
• Have a plan for your future: you do not need a five-year blueprint, but we want someone intentional about growth in the craft

Qualifications

• Professional baking experience strongly preferred (bread experience ideal)
• Solid fundamentals: scaling, mixing, fermentation, shaping, and baking
• Able to follow written formulas and repeat processes consistently
• Comfortable working early mornings and weekends
• Able to lift 50 lb bags, stand for long periods, and work around heat and flour dust
• Calm, respectful team presence; someone others can count on

What Success Looks Like (First 60 to 90 Days)

• Shows up prepared, on time, and ready to learn
• Builds consistency on core breads and understands timelines
• Keeps a clean, organized station and communicates clearly
• Takes notes, applies feedback, and improves week over week
• Begins cross-training into viennoiserie and pastry work as needed

How to Apply

Send a brief note about your experience and one skill you are actively working to improve to: [e-mail]

Optional: attach a resume. If you have portfolio photos, include a few or a link.