Lead AM Production & Wholesale Production Meringue Bakery is looking for a hands-on AM Production & Wholesale Lead to oversee our morning pastry and wholesale production. This is a working leadership position for someone who enjoys baking, leading a small team, staying organized, and taking ownership of their department. You'll oversee approximately two team members while actively working alongside them in production.

Pay:

Starting at $18/hour with opportunities for bonuses and increased compensation based on wholesale and pastry sales growth.

Typical Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday Responsibilities Lead daily pastry and wholesale production. Produce muffins, scones, cookies, banana bread, and other bakery items. Lead and provide direction to approximately two production employees. Keep production organized, efficient, and on schedule. Maintain Meringue Bakery's recipes, quality standards, portions, and presentation. Plan ahead for upcoming orders, wholesale needs, holidays, and busy weeks. Monitor inventory and communicate ingredient needs before shortages occur. Help develop new pastry and wholesale products. Prepare bakery components such as buttercreams, curds, jams, fillings, and frostings. Identify and help solve routine production, scheduling, and staffing challenges. Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe workspace. Assist other bakery departments, customer service, deliveries, and general bakery duties when needed. Help grow our pastry and wholesale program through creativity, consistency, and new ideas. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who: Takes ownership and looks for solutions instead of waiting to be told what to do. Can lead a small team while still actively participating in production. Works quickly and efficiently without sacrificing quality. Is organized and able to plan several days ahead. Communicates clearly and professionally. Gives and receives feedback well. Handles workplace challenges directly, respectfully, and calmly. Is reliable, punctual, positive, and willing to help the team. Can stay professional during busy and stressful production weeks. Enjoys creating new products and contributing ideas.

Qualifications Required:

High school diploma or GED. Reliable transportation and a current driver's license. Comfortable using computers and basic point-of-sale/office systems. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including up and down one flight of stairs.

Preferred:

Bakery, pastry, food production, or commercial kitchen experience. Leadership or supervisory experience. Wholesale or high-volume baking experience. What Success Looks Like Our ideal Production Lead doesn't simply complete a task list. They understand what needs to happen next, keep their department moving, communicate problems early, maintain high product standards, support their team, and actively look for ways to make the department stronger. If you are a dependable, efficient baker who enjoys leadership and wants the opportunity to help grow a bakery department, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Store discount

Work Location:

In person