Lead Baker

Mississippi Market Natural Foods Co-op; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant, values-driven business that prioritizes inclusivity and community. As a Lead Baker, you'll play a crucial role in producing high-quality baked goods while fostering a positive work environment. This position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, ensuring food safety and exceptional customer experiences. With flexible hours and a supportive atmosphere, this role is perfect for those passionate about baking and team leadership. Be part of a workplace where your contributions truly matter, and enjoy a variety of benefits designed to support your well-being.

Benefits

Competitive paid time off

401(k) matching

Low-cost health insurance

Free access to primary care

On Demand Pay

Free food 'buddies'

Inclusive dress code

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume scratch baking and pastry production.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
• Leadership experience in a food service environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize baking staff tasks and ensure outstanding product quality.
• Assist in training and coaching staff while maintaining a clean kitchen.
• Handle customer service and manage inventory efficiently.

Skills

High Volume Production

Food Safety and Hygiene

Leadership Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Dependability

Technical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office 365

Knives

Mixers

Ovens

Pallet Jacks

Job description

For many people, it's the opportunity to work for an inclusive, local, values driven business that provides healthy, delicious, and sustainable foods to their community; it's also about people - the ability to work with a great team to create amazing customer experiences. Whatever your reason for joining us, know this, working with us makes a difference!

Position Summary :

Lead Bakers will organize baking staff tasks and production efficiently to ensure accurate volume and an outstanding finished product, with the highest level of food safety. They assist in training, directing and coaching staff, while fostering a positive workspace. Leads ensure that the kitchen is clean, stocked, and that our products and practices meet all food safety and general safety requirements.

Duties include customer service, supervision, baked goods production, packaging, ordering, inventory, safety, and sanitation.

Location : 740 East 7th Street, Saint Paul MN 55106

Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday : 5am-1pm. Current shifts available may vary and can include day, evening, weekend, and holiday hours to meet department needs. Flexibility required to meet business needs.

Qualifications :

• High Volume Production : Experience in high-volume scratch baking, catering, and pastry production / finishing; demonstrated knowledge and application of fundamental baking techniques; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to complete daily tasks effectively and efficiently
• Food Safety and Hygiene : Knowledge of optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, and delivery of food products
• Leadership Skills : Team lead or supervisory experience including staff direction, coaching, and training; the desire to grow as people leaders; the ability to actively contribute to and support an inclusive work environment
• Communication : Proven ability to effectively communicate with customers and staff, actively listen, understand needs, address questions; ability to provide information in a respectful and concise way fostering a positive and professional experience; ability to proactively communicate issues and concerns to leadership
• Teamwork : Demonstrates a professional, collaborative, adaptable, and flexible approach to work, especially during challenging situations, with a strong commitment to supporting the team; willing to learn new tasks and open to feedback
• Problem Solving : Ability to assess and address situations and departmental needs in advance; sound problem-solving skills for resolving staffing issues; skilled at handling challenging situations calmly and effectively
• Dependability : Proven ability to show up each day in a timely manner, ready to work and support team members; consistently follow through with meeting deadlines for accurately completing tasks and responsibilities
• Technical Skills : Basic computer skills including ability enter data accurately, send email, working knowledge of Office 365; basic math skills; ability to timely and accurately perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Preferred Qualifications :

• Leadership Skills : Team lead or supervisory experience in a food service environment
• Multilingual : Communicates in more than one language
• ServSafe Certification

Benefits : Our pay and benefits focus on meeting the financial, health, and wellness needs of our staff. They include :

• Competitive paid time off and paid volunteering
• 401(k) matching
• Low-cost health insurance premium options, and FREE access to primary care and mental health counseling for those enrolled in our medical insurance
• On Demand Pay

We offer exceptional perks including :

• Free food "buddies"
• Dress code that allows for inclusivity and creativity

Physical and Working Requirements :

The position involves frequent stationary tasks, along with regular movement within the kitchen and storage areas. Frequent positioning is required to access both low and high shelving, equipment, and products. The job also entails the frequent movement of containers weighing up to 50 lbs. Lead Bakers constantly prepare and handle food items and may occasionally ascend / descend a ladder to reach high shelving. Lead Bakers will utilize various equipment including but not limited to knives, mixers, ovens, and pallet jacks. This role requires exchanging accurate information in-person, over the phone, through email and other written communication. Additionally, Lead Bakers will occasionally work in a walk-in cooler / freezer and be exposed to low temperatures, sanitizer, cleaning products, and loud noises.