Lead Bread Baker - Overnight & Weekend Shifts

Eataly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match or RRSP

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and Italian cucina

Job summary

Eataly, the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace, seeks a Lead Bread Baker for its 24-hour bakery. You will produce bread and focaccia per authentic Italian recipes and report to the Bakery Manager.

You will supervise daily bakery operations, prepare bread items for our restaurants and retail, train trainees, and maintain healthful cleanliness. Work on site with flexible hours, including overnights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position and mastery of related techniques.
• Ability to work independently with minimum guidance.
• Basic math and measuring skills.
• Excellent work ethic, communication and time management skills.
• 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

Baking experience

Independent worker

Math skills

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Culinary program preferred

Tools

Wood-burning oven

Pizza oven

Spiral mixer

Job description

Eataly, the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace, seeks a Lead Bread Baker for its 24-hour bakery. You will produce bread and focaccia per authentic Italian recipes and report to the Bakery Manager.

You will supervise daily bakery operations, prepare bread items for our restaurants and retail, train trainees, and maintain healthful cleanliness. Work on site with flexible hours, including overnights and weekends.