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Baker - Georgetown

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Hourly
Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
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Work Schedule

Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
Commuter Benefits
Bike-share benefits
Employee assistance program
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
Opportunity for growth and career development

Job Description

Levain Bakery is a renowned bakery chain that began as a small bread shop in New York City in 1995, founded by competitive triathletes and passionate bakers Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald. The story of Levain Bakery started with a large chocolate chip walnut cookie baked as energy for triathlon training, which quickly became a beloved icon for locals and visitors alike. From its cozy shop on West 74th Street, Levain has grown significantly over the past nearly 30 years, expanding with multiple bakery locations across the country along with an ecommerce platform delivering gift boxes to cookie lovers nationwide.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Prior baking experience specifically in breads and cakes preferred
  • Food Safety Manager Certification required
  • Full-time availability with early morning start times between 4:30am - 6am
  • Weekend and holiday availability required

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
  • A good sense of humor doesn't hurt either

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)

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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