Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
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 account
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
Bike-share reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Paid Time Off
401K with company match
Job Description
Levain Bakery is a renowned New York City-based bakery established in 1995 by Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, two competitive triathletes and passionate bakers who left their careers to pursue their love for baking. From its humble beginnings as a small bread shop, Levain Bakery quickly gained fame for its distinctive large chocolate chip walnut cookies, a treat originally created to fuel their triathlon training sessions. These 6-ounce cookies rapidly became a beloved staple, flying off shelves and turning the West 74th Street shop into a neighborhood favorite as well as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts from across 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 half 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 and 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
- Must be reliable, responsible, and punctual
- Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with the highest standards for accurately following recipes
- Ability to follow health and sanitation protocols
- Valid DOH Certification and additional regional required food handlers' certifications
- Basic computer skills (Email, Microsoft Office)
- Open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
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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