Zingerman's Bakehouse Pastry Baker

Zingerman's Bakehouse is a renowned wholesale bakery, retail shop, and baking school located in Michigan. Known for its artisan approach to baking, Zingerman's Bakehouse emphasizes traditional methods combined with premium, flavorful ingredients to create exceptional breads, pastries, and cakes. Their products are distributed to specialty food stores, cafes, and restaurants across southeastern Michigan and are also available nationwide through Zingerman's Mail Order. This established bakery has built a reputation for quality and craftsmanship, making it a sought-after destination for baking enthusiasts and food lovers alike.

The company prides itself on providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work. The team at Zingerman's Bakehouse is made up of passionate bakers and dedicated professionals who support one another and take pride in producing delicious and visually stunning baked goods. The leadership team, which includes managing partners who originally joined as hourly staff, understands and values employee growth and development, offering opportunities for learning and advancement within the company.

Zingerman's Bakehouse is currently hiring a Pastry Baker to join their vibrant team. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy creating handcrafted artisan pastries that are distributed and enjoyed all over the country. The company welcomes candidates with no prior baking experience, as comprehensive training is provided to help new hires develop their skills. The Pastry Baker position is a full-time, active, and physical job requiring the ability to stand, lift, and engage in repetitive motions for extended periods. The starting pay for this position is $16 per hour, with shifts typically scheduled between 6 am and 4 pm, including weekends and holidays. Full availability during the peak months of October, November, and December is mandatory, with no extra time off allowed during these months.

In this role, Pastry Bakers are responsible for a variety of essential baking tasks such as measuring ingredients, packaging and labeling products, weighing batter, preparing fruit fillings, and rolling dough for cinnamon rolls, among other duties. Employees gain hands-on experience with a variety of classic baked goods including Sour Cream Coffee Cakes, Ginger Jump Up Cookies, Magic Brownies, and apple pies. The role emphasizes teamwork and attention to detail, and individuals passionate about pursuing a long-term career in baking are highly encouraged to apply.

Working at Zingerman's Bakehouse offers excellent benefits and perks, including up to five free loaves of bread weekly, significant discounts on baked goods, paid training, paid lunch breaks, and paid time off. Employees receive discounts at other Zingerman's businesses as well as generous offers from Zingerman’s Mail Order. Additionally, the company offers 401k matching contributions once eligibility requirements are met and free access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides various resources and support services to employees and their dependents. This role is not only a job but a chance to be part of a celebrated local institution that values quality, community, and employee growth.