Lead Bakery Production Chef – Cakes & Team Leadership

Newk's Bakery; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Newk’s Bakery in Oxford, MS seeks a skilled Production Chef to lead cake production at our dedicated Oxford bakery, supplying high-quality cakes for Newk’s Eatery locations. This role suits an experienced baker with a passion for consistency and quality in a high-volume setting.

You will manage daily production schedules, supervise bakery staff, ensure strict quality control, and coordinate with procurement for timely ingredient reorders.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume bakery production.
• Strong leadership and team supervision abilities.
• Commitment to consistent quality and portioning specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, bake, and finish a variety of signature cakes following Newk’s proprietary recipes and quality standards.
• Manage daily production schedules to ensure on-time fulfillment for distribution centers.
• Supervise and coordinate bakery staff involved in cake production, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to standards.
• Maintain strict quality control to ensure each cake meets taste, appearance, and portioning specifications.
• Oversee proper handling, storage, and labeling of ingredients and finished products.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment in compliance with local and federal health regulations.
• Monitor ingredient inventory levels and coordinate with the procurement team for timely reordering.
• Work closely with the operations and distribution team to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.
• Train new team members and implement ongoing training for existing staff.
• Collaborate with Leadership to ideate and develop new and limited-time cake offerings.

Skills

Cake production

Leadership

Quality control

Training

High-volume production

Job description

Newk’s Bakery in Oxford, MS seeks a skilled Production Chef to lead cake production at our dedicated Oxford bakery, supplying high-quality cakes for Newk’s Eatery locations. This role suits an experienced baker with a passion for consistency and quality in a high-volume setting.

You will manage daily production schedules, supervise bakery staff, ensure strict quality control, and coordinate with procurement for timely ingredient reorders.