Artisan Baker

Harmons is a well-established grocery company known for providing high-quality fresh food products and exceptional customer service. With a strong emphasis on artisan and fresh baked goods, Harmons operates bakery sections within their stores that play a key role in delivering excellent culinary experiences to customers. As a company, Harmons is committed to quality, community, and customer satisfaction, ensuring that their bakery products meet the highest standards in freshness and taste. They are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, offering equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

The Artisan Bread Baker position at Harmons is a full-time or part-time role offering competitive hourly wages ranging from $15.00 to $19.65 per hour, focusing on the production and maintenance of fresh, high-quality artisan bread products. This role is crucial to the bakery team, responsible not just for baking but also for ensuring that each product reaches the highest standards of quality and freshness. The position involves tasks such as mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking artisan breads following precise recipes and techniques unique to Harmons. In addition to the technical baking duties, the Artisan Bread Baker plays a vital role in maintaining the bakery section’s cleanliness, inventory levels, and customer service excellence.

This role requires a blend of technical baking skills and customer-focused service, as the baker regularly interacts with customers and store associates to provide a welcoming and professional bakery experience. Attention to detail is essential, as ensuring accurate pricing, signage, and product assortment all contribute to customer satisfaction and sales performance. The Artisan Bread Baker also assists with the general success of the bakery by working collaboratively with fellow teammates and supporting operational standards and company policies.

Candidates interested in this position should have a passion for artisan bread and baking, demonstrated through experience or a strong willingness to learn. A current Food Handler's Permit and some baking experience are preferred, along with the ability to read and follow recipes, good communication skills, and the ability to work under a variety of environmental conditions including hot, cold, and dusty settings typical to a bakery environment. Physical demands also include standing, walking, bending, and handling products or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

The Artisan Bread Baker at Harmons has the opportunity to develop their baking skills in a supportive environment while contributing to a company that values quality and community. The role offers weekend, evening, and holiday shifts, making it suitable for candidates seeking flexible hours within a dynamic retail setting. Harmons prides itself on its mission-driven culture and expects its employees to possess integrity, a positive attitude, and a collaborative spirit to achieve collective success. This position is perfect for individuals who are product-minded, customer-focused, and driven to maintain the highest standards in artisan bread production.