About the role
Pay: $16.50 to $18.00 per hour
Description
Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a 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.
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
Requirements
What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?
Availability:
8 hours shifts with starts between the hours of 10am to 8pm
Full time availability; 40 hours per week
Weekend availability
Holiday availability
Full availability in November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
Monitors/assess the proofing and baking of many magical doughs
Loads, scores, bakes and unloads finished bread in the ovens
Accurately scales dough
Hand-shape multiple types of dough
Work with a sense of urgency at all times
Ability to multi-task
Must work well with others in a team environment
Strong basic math skills
Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time
Able to follow through with verbal instructions
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
Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils
Keeps a clean and sanitary work area while following our food safety requirements
Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire
Attends and participates in the Bread department weekly huddles
Willingness to be flexible with schedule
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!