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Independently owned artisan bakery in the Catskills seeking a Mixing Station team member — the first step in our bread-making process. We specialize in wholesale sourdough breads and croissants, hand-made with long, slow fermentation for restaurants, coffee shops, grocers, and farm stands. Our breads have won international awards, and we're active members of the Bread Bakers Guild of America. What We're Looking For Ideal candidates have experience with dough or commercial food-production equipment: mixing pizza dough, working in a bread/bagel/pastry bakery, operating commercial mixers, scaling ingredients to a formula, or working in a fast-paced kitchen or food-manufacturing environment. No formal bread-baking training required. No experience? We'll train the right person. This is a paid, hands-on role where you'll learn a real production trade from experienced bakers — no degree or culinary school needed.

What matters most:

focus, consistency, and pride in your craft. What You'll Learn Operate commercial mixers safely and correctly Scale ingredients and follow bread formulas and production schedules Mix dough to correct development and recognize doneness by feel, not just a timer Understand hydration, fermentation, and gluten development Juggle multiple doughs and production steps at once Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe station Mixing is one of the most important stations in the bakery — small errors in measurement, timing, or temperature can affect an entire batch. We need someone who stays focused and organized while multitasking. You May Be a Good Fit If You Have strong attention to detail and can manage multiple priorities at once Like working with your hands and learning how equipment and processes work Are dependable, follow instructions consistently, and work well independently once trained Are comfortable with repetitive, physical work and want to build real skill Take pride in producing a quality product as part of a team This is a physical role — you should be comfortable on your feet, lifting ingredients and dough, and working around commercial equipment. Previous bakery, pizza, kitchen, or manufacturing experience is a plus but not required. Pay is commensurate with experience. Qualified candidates will complete a phone interview followed by a paid working trial.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Food provided Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Professional development assistance Store discount Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Hourly pay Yearly bonus People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person