Central Production Artisan Baker

Harmons is a well-established retail grocery company recognized for its commitment to quality, freshness, and exceptional customer service. With a focus on offering high-quality products, Harmons has earned a reputation as a trusted leader in the grocery and specialty foods industry. Known for its strong community presence and dedication to customer satisfaction, the company has cultivated an environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to the overall success of the business. Operating multiple stores, Harmons emphasizes quality in every department, ensuring that customers experience excellence from the moment they walk into their locations to the moment they leave with their purchases.

The role being offered is a Full-Time Artisan Bread Baker position within the Central Production Artisan Bread department. This role involves overnight shifts with start times ranging from 6pm to 11pm, offering a competitive hourly wage between $17.35 and $20.65. The primary responsibility in this position is to maintain the quality standards and product levels of all fresh baked artisan bread products. The Artisan Bread Baker will be actively engaged in mixing, shaping, scoring, and baking bread using precise recipes and techniques unique to Harmons artisan breads. An important aspect of this job includes receiving and storing products and ensuring that all bakery goods are fresh and meet the rigorous standards set by the company.

In addition to baking responsibilities, this role requires meticulous attention to inventory control and product assortment. The Artisan Bread Baker will oversee the packing of bread loads correctly each morning to prepare shipments for various stores, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. A significant component of this job is maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in the Artisan Bread department, adhering strictly to company standards for appearance and hygiene. Exceptional customer service skills are crucial as the position involves daily interaction with both customers and store associates, requiring excellent communication and a customer-minded approach.

Applicants should expect a physically demanding environment characterized by exposure to a variety of conditions such as hot, cold, slippery, and dusty environments due to flour particles. The role necessitates standing, walking, bending, lifting, and maneuvering heavy objects up to 50 pounds during shifts, which demand stamina and physical dexterity. The Artisan Bread Baker must also be comfortable working weekends, evenings, and holidays, ensuring continuous production support.

Harmons values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. The company celebrates employees' uniqueness and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, reinforcing the belief that diversity makes the company better. With opportunities for growth and a collaborative team-centered atmosphere, this position suits individuals who are passionate about baking, customer service, and contributing to a team-oriented culture based on integrity, accountability, and forward focus.