Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $22.00 - $25.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Healthcare reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Bike-share reimbursement
Parental leave
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
Job Description
Levain Bakery, established in 1995 by competitive triathletes and passionate bakers Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, is a beloved bakery brand that started as a small bread shop in New York City. The bakery quickly gained fame after the creation of their iconic, oversized chocolate chip walnut cookie, which became a staple for training energy and a crowd favorite. Starting on West 74th Street, Levain Bakery has grown over nearly three decades to include multiple locations across the United States with plans to expand further, along with an ecommerce platform offering delicious gift boxes that delight cookie lovers nationwide. The... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum 1-2 years of baking experience
- Open availability: ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to lift/push 50 pounds
- Stand/walk for an 8-hour shift (excluding a hour break)
- some locations require walking up and down stairs
- Read and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
- Utilize basic computer skills (Email, Microsoft Office)
- Must have valid DOH Certification & additional regional required food handlers' certifications
Job Qualifications
- Minimum 1-2 years of baking experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented with a positive, empathy-forward attitude
- Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and care
- Adaptable, flexible, and patient
- Reliable, responsible, and punctual
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Ability to continuously motivate and inspire team members and set a positive example
- Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with the highest standards for accurately following recipes
- Embody and promote the values and standards of Levain Bakery
Job Duties
- Lead with curiosity and compassion by showing care for your co-workers and build meaningful connections that broaden your perspective
- Display a strong sense of teamwork: Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth store operations
- Facilitate open, clear, and timely communication with your team members and management
- Stay informed about new products, procedures, and promotions
- Bake bread, cakes, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods according to Levain Bakery's recipes and standards
- Measure, mix, weigh, shape, and prepare various products, ensuring proper consistency and following specific techniques and guidelines
- Monitor baking times and temperatures to maintain product quality and consistency
- Manage daily pars to ensure all baked goods meet quality standards and customer demands
- Follow and comply with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
- Spot check finished products: taste, smell, feel, and assess overall visual consistency
- Consistently adhere to established protocols and maintain the highest standards of excellence to ensure all baked goods meet Levain Bakery's quality standards
- Arrive to station on time, in uniform, and ready to work
- Ensure baking ingredients are appropriately stocked using FIFO (first in, first out) processes
- Occasionally interact with customers, answering questions about our baked goods
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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