THE ROLE: BAKER (UWS)

Bakers make a variety of artisan breads and pastries each day including loaves, baguettes, rolls, cakes, muffins, brioche and more! Our bakers collaborate closely with one another in addition to receiving mentorship from our Head Baker. The ideal candidate will find joy in making others happy with products they make and shape by hand.

What you will do:

• Work alongside the Baker Team Leader and the rest of the baker team to efficiently scale, mix, portion, shape, proof, and bake-off multiple bread doughs, as well as scaling, mixing, portioning, and baking of multiple cake batters all while ensuring consistency and maintaining Levain's standards of delicious quality
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness and organization of assigned work areas, adhering to sanitation/health regulations and company policy
• Problem solve with Head Baker, baking team, and bakery management around any issues in regards to quality, quantity, or ingredients
• Use a variety of kitchen tools and equipment such as: stand mixers, convection/deck ovens, cutting tools, rolling pins, lames, electric scales
• Set a positive tone for the team/bakery for the day (our bakers are the first to arrive each morning!)

What we’re looking for:

• Prior baking experience specifically in breads and cakes preferred
• Food Safety Manager Certification required
• Passion for what you do – you enjoy the process of creating something from start to finish and are motivated to continuously hone your craft and technique.
• Adaptability and flexibility – you recognize that in the food industry, anything can – and will – happen and you’re able to calmly troubleshoot issues.
• Eye for detail – you’re meticulous about the items you create and understand the technique and patience it takes to create consistently high-quality products.

Shifts Needed:
Full-time; multi-shift availability needed- early mornings start times (between 4:30am - 6am); weekend and holiday availability required

Compensation:

• $22-25/hour

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Bike-Share Reimbursement, 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave, etc.
• One Week of Paid Time Off
• 401K with 3.5% Company Match
• Opportunity for growth and career development

About Us:

• Welcome All- we are all in it together

• Work Hard and Be Nice- we go above and beyond
• Lead with Heart- we do the right thing
• Rise Up- we are proactive

• Savor It- we are present and find the fun!