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Bresnan Bread and Pastry
Bread 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.
$32,561 / year median in Texas
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Bresnan Bread and Pastry is seeking a passionate, hardworking, detail-oriented sourdough bread baker to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience with naturally leavened breads, enjoys working with a team, and takes pride in producing hand-made, artisan baked goods.
Scale, prep, and mix ingredients using formulas.
A thorough understanding of the metric system and using bakers percentages.
Monitor fermentation, dough development, and proofing. Dividing, shaping and retarding dough.
Operate commercial bakery equipment such as mixers, proofers, deck ovens, rack ovens, convection ovens and dough dividers.
Bake breads to our standards in quality and appearance. Adjust processes based on temperature, humidity and general dough conditions.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, tools, etc.
Work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, repeatedly.
Ability to work in warm environments near ovens.
Capable of repetitive motions and tasks.
Knowledge of natural fermentation and sourdough starter maintenance.
Ability to work overnight, early morning, weekends, and Holidays, as needed.
Strong attention to detail.
A passion for the craft of baking.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently as part of a team, in a fast-paced production environment.
Basic math skills for scaling recipes and adjusting batch sizes.
Overnight availability requiredWeekend and Holiday availability may be required.
Competitive pay, based on experience.
Employee discounts on bakery products.
Job Description:
Responsible for scaling, mixing, fermenting, shaping and baking a variety of sourdough breads, baguettes, rolls, etc. Position requires a strong understanding of sourdough fermentation, dough handling, timing, etc.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and feed sourdough starters and levains according to production schedules.Scale, prep, and mix ingredients using formulas.
A thorough understanding of the metric system and using bakers percentages.
Monitor fermentation, dough development, and proofing. Dividing, shaping and retarding dough.
Operate commercial bakery equipment such as mixers, proofers, deck ovens, rack ovens, convection ovens and dough dividers.
Bake breads to our standards in quality and appearance. Adjust processes based on temperature, humidity and general dough conditions.
Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, equipment, tools, etc.
Work as part of a team in a collaborative environment.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time.Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, repeatedly.
Ability to work in warm environments near ovens.
Capable of repetitive motions and tasks.
Qualifications:
Previous experience in artisan/sourdough baking is preferred.Knowledge of natural fermentation and sourdough starter maintenance.
Ability to work overnight, early morning, weekends, and Holidays, as needed.
Strong attention to detail.
A passion for the craft of baking.
Ability to multitask and work efficiently as part of a team, in a fast-paced production environment.
Basic math skills for scaling recipes and adjusting batch sizes.
Schedule and Compensation:
This is a full-time position.Overnight availability requiredWeekend and Holiday availability may be required.
Competitive pay, based on experience.
Employee discounts on bakery products.