Head Baker: Sourdough & Fermentation Lead (On-Site)

ballerinafarm; Midland Farms (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Job summary

Ballerina Farm is seeking a Head Baker to lead the bread and sourdough program on-site in Midway, Utah. This role requires deep knowledge of fermentation, dough handling, and baking, with a focus on quality and scalable processes.

Early-morning production and hands-on leadership are essential to maintain the farm's craft standards. The Head Baker will guide a team, develop recipes, and ensure safe, efficient operations while coordinating with pastry and operations for seasonal needs and clear

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bread baking experience with a strong focus on sourdough.
• Deep understanding of fermentation, dough development, and baking techniques.
• Experience managing sourdough starters at production scale.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring others in a bakery setting.
• Strong attention to detail, timing, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production of naturally leavened breads and sourdough products.
• Maintain and manage healthy sourdough starters and fermentation schedules.
• Execute mixing, shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking with precision and care.
• Balance flavor, texture, crumb structure, and crust, allowing quality ingredients to shine.
• Create bread that is visually refined yet honest - beautiful through craft, not excess.
• Uphold a consistent approach to form, scoring, and bake aligned with Ballerina Farm’s aesthetic.
• Adapt processes thoughtfully based on seasonality, flour variation, and production volume.
• Ensure consistent execution across all bread offerings.
• Develop, document, and refine formulas and baking processes.
• Identify quality issues early and adjust technique, timing, or process as needed.
• Train and mentor bakery staff in bread techniques and fermentation fundamentals.
• Set clear expectations around cleanliness, organization, timing, and attention to detail.
• Lead by example with steady presence, patience, and craftsmanship.
• Plan daily and seasonal bread production in coordination with pastry and operational teams.
• Support ingredient planning with a focus on quality, efficiency, and minimal waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, food‑safe bread bakery.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Uphold Ballerina Farm’s values of integrity, simplicity, and care in every detail.

Skills

Sourdough expertise

Fermentation knowledge

Dough development

Leadership

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

Utah Food Handler's Permit

Job description

Ballerina Farm is seeking a Head Baker to lead the bread and sourdough program on-site in Midway, Utah. This role requires deep knowledge of fermentation, dough handling, and baking, with a focus on quality and scalable processes.

Early-morning production and hands-on leadership are essential to maintain the farm's craft standards. The Head Baker will guide a team, develop recipes, and ensure safe, efficient operations while coordinating with pastry and operations for seasonal needs and clear