Baker

BakerOn behalf of our client, a new craft café and bakery built around the traditions of fermentation in food and beverage, we are seeking dedicated culinary professionals for their flagship opening in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.Job Title: Baker Location: Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY Employment Type: Full-Time (3 openings) Pay Rate: $24.00 – $32.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)Junior Level: $24.00 – $26.00 / hourMid Level: $27.00 – $29.00 / hourLead Level: $30.00 – $32.00 / hourShift Schedule: 2-shift system, includes early morning shiftsEarly Shift: 4:00 AM – 1:00 PMLate Shift: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PMAbout the Role:You will be at the core of our client's craft operations, handling everything from ingredient preparation and fermentation management to dough shaping and baking. This is a role for someone who takes pride in quality, batch-to-batch consistency, and true craftsmanship across an artisanal and fermentation-focused baking program.Key Responsibilities:Dough Preparation & Fermentation: Weighing and mixing ingredients precisely to standardized recipes; managing primary and secondary fermentation with careful temperature and humidity controlSourdough & Starter Care: Feeding, monitoring, and maintaining the health of levain and sourdough startersShaping: Hand-shaping a range of items including croissants, viennoiserie, bagels, sourdough loaves, and sandwich breadsBaking: Operating ovens; adjusting steam, time, and temperature, and judging bake color and doneness for optimal crust and crumbRecipe Scaling: Adjusting production volumes to demand while minimizing waste and tracking yieldRecipe Development Support: Assisting with trials of new recipes, including high-hydration doughs and fermented ingredients such as kojiQuality Control: Inspecting finished goods for appearance, texture, color, and flavor; logging non-conforming batchesInventory & Ordering: Tracking stock of flours, yeasts, and secondary ingredients, and contributing to reorder proposalsFood Safety & Sanitation: Maintaining workstation cleanliness, managing allergens, sanitizing equipment, and complying with food safety standardsQualifications & Experience:2+ years of hands-on baking experience in an artisanal or scratch bakerySourdough experience preferredAbility to work early morning shifts starting at 4:00 AMNYC Food Protection Certificate preferredThe Person We're Looking For:A craft-minded baker who balances reproducibility and consistency with genuine curiosityA high personal standard for quality and attention to detailGenuine interest in fermentation and where it can take modern bakingCore Skills:Fermentation Management / Shaping / Oven ManagementPlus Skills:Sourdough / High-hydration doughs / Understanding of fermented ingredients (e.g., Koji)Our client is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.