Lead Baker

Dibellas; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

5-day Mon-Fri work week

Advancement opportunities

Paid vacation within first year

Health benefits for full-time

Free shift meals

Off duty meal discounts

No fryers

Job summary

DiBella’s is seeking a Lead Baker in the New York area. The role starts early, focusing on baking our fresh Italian bread and delivering friendly customer service to guests.

The position includes paid training, a 5-day Mon-Fri work week, and opportunities for advancement. Health benefits and vacation time are available for full-time staff, with free shift meals and on-site discounts. No fryer's.

Qualifications

• No prior baking experience required; paid training provided.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, safety procedures and Health Department guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Bake bread daily following the DiBella’s Bread Manual.
• Follow the location's par list for daily bake quantities.
• Keep the bakery clean and organized; report equipment issues.
• Utilize safety equipment to protect crew and guests.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to portion guidelines.
• Set up deli products and assist with sandwich preparation.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of grills and deli area; support busy shifts.
• Develop pace to handle rush periods; meet health standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bread Baking

Customer Service

Food Safety

Teamwork

Job description

First Job? No problem! No experience needed for restaurant crewmembers.

Great first job. Teens Welcome

Discounted Shift Meals

Off Duty Employee Discounts

No Fryers

Paid Training

Jeans friendly uniform policy

Tired of smelling like a French Fry when you go home, rather smell like delicious bread.

At DiBella’s our bread is the most important item we produce. The bread must look and taste great for every one of our loyal guests. The key to this is the person baking the bread on a daily basis. The morning baker candidate must possess the dedication to bake our bread the DiBella’s way every time.

Our fresh, crispy Italian bread at DiBella’s is at the very core of our business.

We started the brand based on our bread and we cannot do business without bread

in our stores. It is the most important thing we do. There is just something about fresh

baked bread that reminds people of home and comfort.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Baker’s day begins early in the morning (exact times vary). Punctuality, dependable transportation and a can do attitude is a major factor in qualifying for this position.

When not carrying out the bakers specific responsibilities, the baker must also provide excellent, friendly, upbeat customer service while preparing and serving a wide variety of food products and complete shift duties.

Our full time Lead Baker position enjoys:

• Competitive weekly pay
• 5-day Mon-Fri work week
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid vacation within the first year (requires full time)
• Health benefits (requires full time)
• Free shift meals
• Off duty meal discounts
• No fryer's

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bake the best bread possible using the procedures in the DiBella’s Bread Manual
• Follow the locations par list for the amount to bake on a daily basis
• Keep the bakery clean and organized and report any equipment deficiencies.
• Utilize all safety equipment provided to ensure crew and guest safety.
• Prepare and serve menu items according to portion guidelines.
• Properly set up deli products/items such as cheeses, meats, breads, condiments, sauces, napkins, and wrap paper.
• Prepare hot and cold sandwiches at the customer's request.
• Display excellent customer service at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness of grills, deli counter, counter sink, and more.
• Develop a work pace sufficient to handle heavy rushes.
• Maintain customer viewed areas and food storage areas in sanitary, orderly condition meeting Health Department standards.
• Comply with Health Department Regulations.
• Willingness to increase product knowledge over time.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the managers.

Some Position Specifics:

• Required frequently: standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as the baking manual.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multi-task, balance friendliness with efficiency, and maintain focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.

DiBella’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer.