Bread Baker

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and hardworking bread baker to join our small and growing family-run bakery. We serve naturally leavened, artisan breads and pastry items to select Farmers Markets in North Jersey.

The ideal candidate is familiar with high-hydration and slowly fermented doughs, has strong communication skills, and is open to learning and developing their craft in a warm, community-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Mix, shape, and bake a range of naturally leavened breads and pastry items
• Monitor dough proofing and fermentation stages with care and consistency
• Follow recipes and production schedules accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards throughout the kitchen

Required experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in a commercial bakery or bread and pastry program (required).
• Familiarity with naturally leavened and slow-fermentation techniques
• Experience working with high-hydration doughs
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and recipes
• Experience working with hearth based deck ovens
• Strong team player with good communication skills

Preferred skills

Bread mixing · Dough shaping · Bread baking · Proofing · Fermentation · Natural leavening · Pastry · Batters · Viennoiserie 

Schedule

• Weekend availability required
• Day shift with ability to work overnight preferred

Physical requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement

Experience:

• Professional Bread making: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bloomfield, NJ 07003