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Tous Les Jours - Cleveland
Head Baker
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What they do
A Baker assembles ingredients and bakes breads, pastries, or a variety of other baked goods. May specialize in baking a particular product, such as bread or cakes, or specialize in a particular style of baking. Works in an independent bakery, restaurant, grocery store, or food manufacturing facility.
$35,619 / year median in Tennessee
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Overview At Tous Les Jours, we believe that every day deserves fresh, handcrafted bakery products made with care. Tous Les Jours, a Korean brand, has grown into a nationally recognized bakery café brand in the United States, known for delivering premium baked goods and exceptional customer experiences. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Baker to lead our company-owned bakery opening in November in Cleveland, Tennessee. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Baker to lead our bakery team in creating exceptional baked goods that delight our customers. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of bakery operations, from dough preparation to cake decorating, ensuring the highest standards of quality, food safety, and efficiency. As a leader in culinary excellence, you will inspire your team to produce a wide variety of baked items while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Your expertise in food production, pastry arts, and high-volume baking will drive the success of our bakery and elevate our brand reputation. Responsibilities Lead and manage daily bakery operations, including baking, pastry preparation, cake decorating, and food handling procedures Oversee the preparation of baked goods such as bread, pastries, cakes, and other confections with strict adherence to recipes and quality standards Supervise and train bakery staff on proper food safety management, knife skills, dough preparation, and operating kitchen equipment Ensure all baked products meet consistency and presentation standards while maintaining a clean workspace environment Coordinate packaging processes for retail or catering orders while ensuring efficient workflow in high-volume production settings Monitor inventory levels of ingredients and supplies; place orders as needed to maintain seamless production flow Uphold food safety regulations and sanitation practices throughout all bakery activities Must be available to work weekends and holidays Experience Proven culinary experience with a strong background in baking, pastry arts, or food production—preferably in a high-volume setting Extensive knowledge of baking techniques including dough preparation, cake decorating, and food handling procedures Demonstrated ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment Strong understanding of recipe adherence, portion control, and quality assurance processes Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail Customer service experience is a plus for engaging with clients or retail customers effectively Benefits Paid Vacation (5 days, after first year) Employee Discount How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume to management@tljcleveland.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Pay:
$15.00 - $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per weekBenefits:
Employee discount Paid time offWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Dental Insurance
- Discounts/Reimbursements