Head Baker

Head BakerBallerina FarmMidway, UT | On-SiteFull-TimeA family-run enterprise based in the high mountain valley of Kamas Utah, Ballerina Farm aims to make the world a more wholesome place starting with the soil beneath our feet. What began as a family sharing their farm life and a love for the food raised and grown, has become a worldwide community with aspirations to guide anyone who wants to live a more rooted and intentional life in harmony with nature. Today, initiatives span, content, agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by creation, nature, the farm, the growing team, and our friends around the world. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care—from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere.About the TeamOur food team is at the heart of Ballerina Farm, transforming the produce, meat, and milk produced right here on our farm into delicious ingredients, CPG products, and meals for our community. Our team prepares food for everything from world-class events to busy Saturdays at our Midway store, bringing together a high level of culinary skill, creativity, and craftsmanship.As a member of the team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from experienced culinary professionals, including chefs with extensive experience in world-class kitchens and culinary education. Our team includes experience from Ballymaloe Cookery School, one of Ireland's most respected and renowned culinary schools, where our culinary leadership has taught for 15 years. This is an opportunity to develop your skills while working hands-on with exceptional, farm-raised ingredients in a growing food program.The RoleThe Head Baker leads the bread and sourdough program at Ballerina Farm, stewarding naturally leavened breads rooted in traditional technique and expressed through a simple, honest, farm-driven approach. This role requires deep technical knowledge of fermentation, dough handling, and baking, balanced with humility, discipline, and respect for ingredients. The Head Baker sets the standard for quality, consistency, and process while building systems that allow handcrafted bread to scale without losing its integrity.What You'll DoLead daily production of naturally leavened breads and sourdough productsMaintain and manage healthy sourdough starters and fermentation schedulesExecute mixing, shaping, proofing, scoring, and baking with precision and careBalance flavor, texture, crumb structure, and crust, allowing quality ingredients to shineCreate bread that is visually refined yet honest — beautiful through craft, not excessUphold a consistent approach to form, scoring, and bake aligned with Ballerina Farm's aestheticAdapt processes thoughtfully based on seasonality, flour variation, and production volumeEnsure consistent execution across all bread offeringsDevelop, document, and refine formulas and baking processesIdentify quality issues early and adjust technique, timing, or process as neededTrain and mentor bakery staff in bread techniques and fermentation fundamentalsSet clear expectations around cleanliness, organization, timing, and attention to detailLead by example with steady presence, patience, and craftsmanshipPlan daily and seasonal bread production in coordination with pastry and operational teamsSupport ingredient planning with a focus on quality, efficiency, and minimal wasteMaintain a clean, organized, food-safe bread bakeryEnsure compliance with food safety and sanitation standardsUphold Ballerina Farm's values of integrity, simplicity, and care in every detailWhat You'll Need5+ years of professional bread baking experience with a strong focus on sourdoughDeep understanding of fermentation, dough development, and baking techniquesExperience managing sourdough starters at production scaleExperience leading, training, or mentoring others in a bakery settingStrong attention to detail, timing, and consistencyA valid Utah Food Handler's PermitDeep respect for ingredients, process, and repetitionCalm, focused leadership style with a hands-on mindsetWhat We're Looking ForA baker who values craft over speed or shortcutsSomeone who expresses skill through consistency, restraint, and techniqueA leader who teaches by doing and takes pride in repeatable excellenceAlignment with Ballerina Farm's grounded, hardworking, and honest approach to foodAbout the OpportunityThis is a full-time positionThis position requires work to be performed on-site in Midway, UTThe schedule requires early-morning production, so the Head Baker should expect to work early morning hours based on daily production needs, with flexibility to adjust schedules for baking timelines, production volume, special orders, and business demands.Benefits and PerksPaid Time OffHealth insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and more.Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.