Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
Commuter/Bike-share benefits
Employee assistance program
14 weeks fully paid parental leave
One Week of Paid Time Off
401K with 3.5% Company Match
Opportunity for growth and career development
Job Description
Levain Bakery is a renowned artisan bakery company that was founded in 1995 by Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, both competitive triathletes and passionate bakers. Located originally in New York City, Levain quickly became famous for its oversized chocolate chip walnut cookie, which became an iconic product beloved by locals and tourists alike. Levain Bakery's commitment to baking everything fresh daily on-site has been a core part of its business ethos since its inception. Beyond the flagship bakery on West 74th Street, Levain now operates multiple bakery locations across the United States and offers ecommerce gift boxes to satisfy cookie... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior baking experience specifically in breads and cakes preferred
- Food Safety Manager Certification required
- Availability for early morning shifts between 4:30am - 6am
- Full-time, multi-shift availability including weekends and holidays
- Ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation standards
- Ability to use kitchen tools and equipment safely
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Prior baking experience specifically in breads and cakes preferred
- Food Safety Manager Certification required
- Passion for what you do - you enjoy the process of creating something from start to finish and are motivated to continuously hone your craft and technique
- Adaptability and flexibility - you recognize that in the food industry, anything can - and will - happen and you're able to calmly troubleshoot issues
- Eye for detail - you're meticulous about the items you create and understand the technique and patience it takes to create consistently high-quality products
- Collaborative spirit and commitment to Levain's core values - you're a team player and willing to lend a hand or elevate those around you
- Good sense of humor
Job Duties
- Work alongside the Baker Team Leader and the rest of the baker team to efficiently scale, mix, portion, shape, proof, and bake-off multiple bread doughs, as well as scaling, mixing, portioning, and baking of multiple cake batters all while ensuring consistency and maintaining Levain's standards of delicious quality
- Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, adhering to sanitation/health regulations and company policy
- Problem solve with Head Baker, baking team, and bakery management around any issues in regards to quality, quantity, or ingredients
- Use a variety of kitchen tools and equipment such as stand mixers, convection/deck ovens, cutting tools, rolling pins, lames, electric scales
- Set a positive tone for the team/bakery for the day (our bakers are the first to arrive each morning)
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