FT Baker - PHL - Fishtown

Chobani; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company in the food and beverage industry as a Baker at La Colombe's flagship café. This role offers the chance to showcase your skills in shaping and baking a variety of artisan breads, while working in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. As part of a team committed to quality and ethical practices, you'll contribute to creating exceptional culinary experiences for guests. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and growth, including health coverage, PTO, and more. If you're passionate about baking and ready to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401K Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Mental Health Services

Fertility Assistance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in high-volume artisan baking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstations for daily baking tasks.
• Bake various types of artisan bread and maintain quality control.

Skills

Shaping and Baking

Quality Control

Food Safety Practices

Tools

Commercial Ovens

Mixers

Baking Equipment

Job description

As an important member of La Colombe’s Flagship Café in Fishtown, the Baker contributes to the culinary experience of our guests by producing delicious and beautiful baguettes, sourdoughs, challah, ciabatta, and more. Applicants must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The position requires early morning hours (330 AM), weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate will be a capable shaper/baker who can contribute strongly right away, without extensive training. Compensation will be based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Opening and preparing workstations for the daily bake
• Portioning and hand-shaping a variety of free-form rustic loaves
• Baking baguettes, sourdoughs, and more in a deck oven
• Neatly arranging bread displays for retail
• Successfully balancing shaping/baking duties
• Proper usage of commercial equipment including mixers, ovens, and knives
• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices
• Quality Control
• Adhere to timing standards and schedules for all products and services
• Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary stations (shaping room, ovens, walk-in cooler, etc.)
• Properly clean and maintain equipment
• Complete other general bakery tasks as assigned

Requirements

• At least 2 years of shaping and baking in a high-volume artisan bakery
• Ability to work positively in a fast-paced environment

About Us

La Colombe is a leading coffee roaster in pursuit of excellent coffee for all since its inception in 1994. Through ethical trade with growers, advocating for equity, and empowering their communities, La Colombe continues to be a pioneer and raises the standards for outstanding quality coffee. The brand is known for providing beloved signature blends, exceptional single-origin coffees, and the world's first-ever textured canned cold latte. La Colombe operates 32 cafés across Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Austin, and Washington, D.C. La Colombe's celebrated coffees are also available in cafés, hotels, restaurants and retailers worldwide. In 2023, La Colombe was acquired by Chobani, a next-generation food and beverage company on a mission to make nutritious food accessible to all.

Chobani is an equal opportunity employer. Chobani will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on any basis including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military and/or veteran status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics and genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K match, short- and long-term disability coverage, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. We are also proud to offer specialized benefits like health care navigation, mental health services, fertility assistance, and paid parental leave as well as up to 60 hours accrued PTO(which includes vacation and personal time off) and up to 60 hours accrued of FTO (which includes sick time).