Zingerman's Bakehouse Morning Bread Baker

Zingerman's; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401k matching

Paid training

Paid lunch breaks

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Free loaves

Job summary

Zingerman's Bakehouse in Ann Arbor, MI is hiring a Morning Bread Baker to join our artisan bread team. You will be involved in making and baking handcrafted breads, starting with early morning shifts and a full-time schedule. We value teamwork, attention to detail, and a passion for high-quality baking.

Experience in baking is a plus, but we train the right person. Expect a welcoming bakehouse culture, opportunities to learn, and plenty of collaboration with experienced bakers while enjoying

Qualifications

• Full-time availability; 40 hours per week.
• Shifts from 4am to 7am with weekend availability.
• Experience in bread baking preferred but training is available.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Scale dough accurately and hand-shape various doughs.
• Load and unload bread into ovens and monitor baking.
• Prepare ingredients and set up workstations for each bread type.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized work area.
• Collaborate with team and follow directions to ensure quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Stamina

Dough handling

Job description

Description

Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Morning Bread Baker to work on our team making and baking hand crafted, artisan breads.

Do you like to play with your food? Think being covered in a light dusting of flour is a sign of a fun and productive day? Looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a team? Join our experienced and dedicated bread baking team to create some of the best breads in Michigan.

What does the job pay?

Starting pay is up to $18 per hour for experienced candidates; wage is negotiable based on experience.

What can you expect?

• A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work, it's appreciated and acknowledged.
• An active physical job (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!).
• A bread-ucation! Whether or not you were into sourdough before it became hip, you’re sure to learn a lot about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and more.
• Fun and engaged teammates who support each other.
• Lots of collaboration and creativity. We make decisions together. There’s no “They” here, just “Us.”
• Making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of.
• Managing partners working with you side-by-side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.)
• A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder! (Though you likely won’t want to leave anytime soon.)
• A place where you can be creative and make a difference.
• Full benefits package, and lots of free food.

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?

Availability:

• 8 hours shifts with starts between the hours of 4am to 7am
• Full time availability; 40 hours per week
• Weekend availability - Saturdays are required
• Holiday availability
• Full availability in October, November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

• Work quickly and with a sense of urgency at all times
• Ability to multi-task
• Accurately scale dough
• Hand-shape multiple types of dough
• Must work well with others in a team environment
• Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time
• Arrives on time to all shifts
• Prepares ingredients and does set-up work - setting up boards screens, pans, and other equipment in preparation for making each type of bread
• Loads and unloads bread in the ovens
• Monitors the proofing and baking of the breads
• Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils
• Cleaning; dishes and clean-up using industrial dishwashing machines as well as by hand
• Keeps a clean and sanitary work area
• Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire
• Attends and participates in the Bread department and Bakehouse all-staff huddles
• Willingness to be flexible with schedule
• Able to follow through with verbal instructions

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
• Able to stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift
• Comfortable with repetitive motion activities
• Comfortable to work in a warm and humid environment. The bakery is 82 degrees!

Are there any benefits or perks?

• After 90 days of service:
  • Company paid long term disability
  • Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
  • Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
• 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
• Paid training
• Paid lunch breaks
• Paid time off
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents

Fun Additional Benefits!

• Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
• Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
• $1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
• 25% reimbursement for massages
• Free swag
• Discounts at local businesses
• Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses