Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
vision coverage
long term disability
short term disability
Employee life insurance
Paid Time Off
Free bread
Employee assistance program
store discounts
meal discounts
Job Description
La Farm Bakery is a distinguished modern bakery located in Cary, North Carolina, founded in 1999 by Lionel Vatinet and his wife Missy. Lionel Vatinet realized his lifelong dream of opening this bakery after years of traveling globally, consulting for some of the finest bakeries, and being deeply steeped in the traditions of French artisan baking. La Farm Bakery stands out for its mission to bring families together around the table, fostering community and connection through sharing good meals and high-quality baked goods. The bakery’s foundation is strongly influenced by Lionel’s training with Les Compagnons du Devoir, France's prestigious guild... Show More
Job Requirements
- 2-3 years previous professional culinary experience baking pastries preferred
- excellent production skills with technique, consistency, and accuracy
- ability to provide exceptional customer service
- familiarity with bakery machinery such as mixers, dividers, moulders, and ovens
- strong understanding of dough fermentation processes
- proficiency in scaling dough and managing oven operations
- analytical skills for production scheduling
- problem-solving abilities
- ability to build strong relationships and work as a team player
- capability to work under fast-paced conditions and multitask
- flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and receive two non-consecutive days off
- willingness to experiment and learn
- physical ability to bend and lift 50 lbs
- ability to stand for extended periods
Job Qualifications
- 2-3 years previous professional culinary experience baking pastries preferred
- production skills, technique, consistency, and accuracy
- demonstrated creative thinking
- exceptional customer service skills
- familiar with utilizing machine mixer, divider, moulder, 5 tier oven
- comprehends dough and bread fermentation process
- can make necessary adjustments and calls
- accurate at scaling dough
- efficient mixing and shaping large volumes
- proper oven management for consistent product
- analytical ability and math proficiency to monitor proper production scheduling of daily operations
- ability to solve business related problems quickly and efficiently
- great relationship building skills and demonstrated positive demeanor as a team player
- ability to work in fast paced environment, multitask and accurately meet deadlines
- flexibility required: weekends required, holiday work required, two days off (not consecutive)
- desire to experiment to create new products
- desire to learn as training will be provided by the Head Bakers
Job Duties
- Embody La Farm values through action, example, and communication: exceed customer expectations, quality, dignity, community, learning, teaching, and innovation
- ensure bread production adheres to recipe specs, ingredient/product freshness and quality standards
- ensure quality, consistency, and accurate product production
- ensure and exude world-class customer service and demonstrate urgency to serve every customer
- assist Head Bakers in bakery production to meet La Farm systems, policies, and procedures
- check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
- follow La Farm's system of pastry scaling, mixing, dividing, proofing, shaping and baking
- mix and bake ingredients according to recipes to produce all types of pastries and baked goods
- perform a daily shift role
- combine measured ingredients in bowls of mixing, blending, or baking machinery
- roll and shape dough
- complete checklists and clean lists
- develop one new product per quarter
- perform the next day set-up
- ensure proper rotation and inventory - dry goods, cooler and freezer
- operate equipment
- set time, temperature, and speed control
- place items into hot ovens for baking
- control inventory levels and ensure proper ordering of supplies and production items
- ensure overall unit safety and sanitation goals and policies
- check products for quality and identify damaged or expired goods
- maintain grade "A" or better by beating health and sanitation inspection standards
- uphold company standards and policies for opening/closing
- ensure safe working conditions and comply with all laws
- other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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