Lead Bread Baker — Artisan Oven Master

Eatal; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly’s 24-hour operating bakery is seeking a Lead Bread Baker to produce bread and focaccia per authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager and leads daily bakery and pala counter operations.

The role requires at least 2+ years of bakery prep experience, strong math and time-management skills, and the ability to work overnight and weekends on-site. Training others and maintaining health standards are essential parts of the job.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position and mastery of related techniques.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary culinary program highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and supervises the daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters
• Prepares pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations
• Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread
• Masters all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production
• Guides trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures
• Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards
• Performs administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking
• Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Skills

Baker experience

Time management

Communication

Independence

Education

High school diploma

Culinary program preferred

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Pizza convection oven

Spiral mixer

Job description

Eataly’s 24-hour operating bakery is seeking a Lead Bread Baker to produce bread and focaccia per authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager and leads daily bakery and pala counter operations.

The role requires at least 2+ years of bakery prep experience, strong math and time-management skills, and the ability to work overnight and weekends on-site. Training others and maintaining health standards are essential parts of the job.