Artisan Bread Baker

Dana's Breads is a family-owned artisan bakery renowned for its dedication to naturally fermented sourdough breads and handcrafted pastries. Located in a thriving community, Dana's Breads also offers specialty coffee, beer, wine, artisan pizza, and hosts engaging community events that bring people together over a shared love of quality food. The bakery prides itself on combining traditional baking techniques with a passion for craftsmanship, working with simple, high-quality ingredients to create products that stand out for their taste, texture, and consistency. This approach to baking reflects a deep respect for the art and science of bread making, emphasizing patience, proper fermentation, and the unique qualities that naturally leavened breads provide.

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Artisan Bread Baker to join our dynamic and growing team. This role is hands-on, focusing on mixing, fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking naturally leavened breads that meet Dana's Breads' high standards of quality and consistency. The ideal candidate takes great pride in their craft, has a detail-oriented mindset, and is committed to producing exceptional artisan breads daily. As part of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our reputation as a leading artisan bakery by consistently delivering products that delight our customers.

The Artisan Bread Baker will be responsible for managing sourdough starters, adhering to established formulas, and monitoring fermentation and baking processes closely. You will work with various artisan bread types including naturally fermented sourdoughs, challahs, sandwich loaves, buns and rolls, pocket pitas, specialty seasonal breads, and other baked goods, as well as sourdough pizza. This position requires a good understanding of baker's percentages, dough development, hydration levels, and fermentation techniques. You will be expected to maintain a clean and efficient workspace, follow rigorous food safety and sanitation procedures, and collaborate closely with ownership and the production team to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of our bread program.

Dana's Breads offers a supportive family-owned work environment with a focus on stability and growth. We provide competitive pay ranging from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour based on experience, flexible scheduling, employee discounts, and the opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding artisan bakery. If you are passionate about artisan bread making and want to work in a place that values patience, craftsmanship, and community, Dana's Breads would love to hear from you. Join us and contribute to a bakery where great bread is not just made, but crafted with care and tradition.