Lead Baker

Lead BakerThe Lead Baker is responsible for overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring high-quality production, supporting team members, and maintaining a well-organized and efficient working environment. This role requires strong baking knowledge, leadership abilities, and exceptional organizational skills. During peak seasons, the Lead Baker plays a key part in maintaining consistency, quality, and smooth workflow for the entire bakery team.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction & WorkflowCreate and maintain daily prep lists for the bakery team.Delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely and consistent production.Oversee the quality, consistency, and presentation of baked goods.Team CoordinationSupport and guide bakery staff with clear direction and positive leadership.Track and monitor employee times, including:BreaksMeal periodsClock-in / clock-out accuracyCommunicate effectively with the Bakery Supervisor to ensure smooth operations.Scheduling will be handled by the Bakery Supervisor (Monique), unless additional support is requested.Inventory & OrderingManage bakery inventory to maintain proper stock levels.Handle all bakery-related ordering independently, ensuring ingredients and supplies are available as needed.Safety & SanitationMaintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times.Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.Ensure equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained.QualificationsPrevious professional baking experience required; leadership experience preferred.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Ability to delegate tasks and guide a small team professionally.Excellent attention to detail and consistency.Ability to work independently while supporting team goals.Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and reliability.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and tools.Requires heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds.Requires visual acuity to read recipes and measurements and the ability to communicate clearly in person.ADAThe employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.Work EnvironmentWork involves exposure to kitchen elements such as heat, steam, food odors, and cleaning chemicals.The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud during meal preparation.Equal Employment OpportunityIt is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations.As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion.Forest Home Core ValuesSurrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2)Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayerSurrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His WordWorship the Lord with the Forest Home CommunityCommit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local churchPrioritize God, Family, and Work appropriatelyBe prepared to share your testimony with staff or guestsWalk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one's sinful natureLove (I Corinthians 13)Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22)Be respectful to othersDemonstrate compassionServe (Philippians 2:3-11)Give generously to God and others through time, talent, and treasureSeek to put others' needs above your ownDemonstrate humility in both spirit and deedActively look for ways to serveWalk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27)Show loyalty to others, even when they are not presentDo the right thing, even when others are not presentExtend trust and seek to believe the best in othersAsk for forgiveness quickly when necessaryBe truthful and transparent with othersStrive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24)Demonstrate accountability with time and resourcesRequest and receive trainingDesire to improve, and challenge others to do the sameCommit to exceeding guest expectationsRefuse mediocrityEngage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13)Seek first to understand before being understoodCommunicate clearly, empathetically and respectfullyWork through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18:15-17)Participate in intentional and purposeful community activitiesPartner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectivenessPlay and appreciate "campy" funFaithfully pray for one anotherInnovate (Ephesians 3:20-21)Dream BigProactively seek solutionsThink outside the boxDream, plan and execute new ideasAcknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)