Head Baker - Sourdough Leader (On-Site Midway)

Ballerina Farm; Midway, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

Job summary

Ballerina Farm in Midway, UT seeks a Head Baker to lead our naturally leavened bread program with yeast fermentation, precision, and craft. You will cultivate starter systems, refine formulas, and mentor a bakery team while prioritizing ingredient integrity and farm‑driven methods.

The role requires deep technical baking knowledge, leadership, and a hands‑on ethic. This on‑site position follows early-morning production schedules to support seasonal and special orders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional bread baking experience with a strong focus on sourdough
• Deep understanding of fermentation, dough development, and baking techniques
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring others in a bakery setting
• Calm, focused leadership style with a hands-on mindset

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 baking

Fermentation knowledge

Production planning

Leadership

Training staff

Education

Utah Food Handler's Permit

Tools

Starter management

Job description

Ballerina Farm in Midway, UT seeks a Head Baker to lead our naturally leavened bread program with yeast fermentation, precision, and craft. You will cultivate starter systems, refine formulas, and mentor a bakery team while prioritizing ingredient integrity and farm‑driven methods.

The role requires deep technical baking knowledge, leadership, and a hands‑on ethic. This on‑site position follows early-morning production schedules to support seasonal and special orders.