Bakery Lead - Bread
$50,900–$69,300 year
On-siteNorwich, Vermont, United States
Job Summary
Lead and manage the bread team's daily production, overseeing product development, menu planning, and innovation. Complete bakery administration tasks including product ordering, communicating with wholesale accounts, and monitoring inventory. Work with the Head of Bakery to set sales and profit goals, participate in monthly financial reviews, and develop corrective action plans. Hire, train, and mentor employees, including managing the bakery intern program. Collaborate cross-functionally with facility departments and the Wholesale/Catering Coordinator on product selection. Lead suggestions for improvement and bakery process development. Requires 6+ years of professional baking experience, team leadership skills, and proficiency in dough mixing, shaping, and baking. Full-time onsite role in Norwich, VT with a salary of $50,900 to $69,300.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 years baking experience, in a professional baking environment
- Experience in leading teams
- Experience with consistently produce exceptional baked products
- Demonstrated ability in proficiency and accuracy with mixing dough, shaping, and baking bread
- Ability to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
- Used hands to handle, control, feel objects, tools and controls
- This is a physically demanding role, requiring standing, walking, and frequently lifting up to 10 hours a day
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to operate commercial bakery equipment
- Ability to regularly work in a kitchen environment where allergens may be present
- Ability to regularly touch and taste food products which may contain allergens
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
- Footwear must be closed toed, non-slip shoes
- Socks must be worn
- Long pants, skirt or shorts required
- Clean King Arthur Baking T-shirt (provided)
- Clean white apron (provided)
- Hair and facial hair covering must be worn (hair/beard net)
- Jewelry is not permitted, unless it is a permanent piercing or a plain wedding band
- Gloves when handling baked goods post bake
Desired Qualifications
- We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role
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