Overnight Lead Bread Baker

Eataly North America; Aventura (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K with match

Free family meal daily

Discounts at Eataly

Classes on products and ItalianCuisine

Job summary

Eataly North America in Florida seeks a Lead Bread Baker to produce bread and focaccia following authentic Italian recipes. You will oversee daily bakery operations and guide shifts, including overnight production when needed.

Responsibilities include preparing pizza dough and bread items for restaurants and retail, maintaining hygiene, managing inventory, and engaging guests with knowledge of our bread. Requirements: high school diploma and 2+ years baking experience; culinary training is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2+ years in a baker preparation position with mastery of related techniques.
• Excellent work ethic, communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce bread and focaccia per authentic Italian recipes.
• Oversee daily bakery operations and supervise shifts.
• Prepare pizza, bread, focaccia and other items for restaurants and retail.
• Follow proper proofing and baking techniques for each item.
• Master all shifts and overnight production as needed.
• Guide trainees and externs through training procedures.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary production area per health standards.
• Perform inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary program preferred

Job description

Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge

Job Description

In Eataly's 24-hour operating bakery, a LeadBread Baker is responsible for producing delicious bread and focaccia in accordance with our authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager.

• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with an open, flexible schedule often including evenings, overnight and weekends
• Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week when needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• and more!