Atticus Bakery Bread Lead

Atticus Bakery Bread Lead Job Summary

Reports to: Bakery Manager

Reports: Bakers

The Atticus Bakery Bread Lead participates in daily production and baking of handmade baked goods in our commissary bakery for our two retail stores, wholesale, and catering, using only regionally grown grains and flour. We use no white flour here. The bread lead must be well versed in working with different grains and how they impact our products. In addition to working daily production and managing the changing flour, the bread lead must oversee the yearly bread calendar and R&D.

Requirements for Position

The Bread Lead must have advanced knowledge in bread production. Must have previous experience working with a variety of regional whole grains. Must have basic pastry experience. Must be prepared to work early hours. Must have previous leadership experience overseeing a team. We are a tight group of highly skilled bakers, so teamwork and collaboration skills are a crucial. Must also be comfortable working in a large-scale bakery environment.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Over see daily production of bread and baked goods
• Assist with daily production as needed
• Continuous learning about regional grains and flour in bread and pastry
• Work with Management to plan and execute seasonal product changes
• Continued R&D for the bread program
• Other tasks assigned by the Bakery Manager

Qualifications
• Advanced knowledge of production bread baking
• Baking or food service experience; five years of production baking experience preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of excel

Physical Requirements
• Physical endurance to work long shifts in a busy environment.
• Ability to stand 90% of the time
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in stressful, noisy, flour-filled environment.

Availability
• Must be able to work early shifts, weekends, and holidays

Reports Directly to:
• Lead Bakers, Assistant Bakery Manager, Bakery Manager

***This duty list not intended to cover every possible responsibility and situation. As an employee of the bakery your duties and responsibilities may vary from shift to shift and moment to moment as demanded by the needs of the business. As a team member you will be expected to adjust to fulfill the needs of the business as requested by management or the shift supervisor.