Zingerman's Bakehouse is hiring a Morning Bread Baker to work on our team making and baking hand crafted, artisan breads.
Do you like to play with your food? Think being covered in a light dusting of flour is a sign of a fun and productive day? Looking for a place where you can be yourself and do good work on a team? Join our experienced and dedicated bread baking team to create some of the best breads in Michigan.
What does the job pay?
Minimum starting pay is $16 per hour, negotiable based on experience. No experience needed.
What can you expect?
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A welcoming workplace where you can bring your whole quirky self to work, it's appreciated and acknowledged.
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An active physical job (You’ll easily close those rings on your watch every day!).
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A bread-ucation! Whether or not you were into sourdough before it became hip, you’re sure to learn a lot about naturally leavened bread, freshly milled flour, and more.
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Fun and engaged teammates who support each other.
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Lots of collaboration and creativity. We make decisions together. There’s no “They” here, just “Us.”
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Making delicious and beautiful products to be proud of.
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Managing partners working with you side-by-side. (Our two current owners started as hourly staff, so they know your potential for growth.)
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A business education while you work! Learn Zingerman’s nationally-acclaimed business practices and put them into action. Hello resume builder! (Though you likely won’t want to leave anytime soon.)
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A place where you can be creative and make a difference.
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Full benefits package, and lots of free food.
Sound like the place you’ve been looking for? Please apply!
What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?
Availability:
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8 hours shifts between the hours of 5am and 3pm
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Full time availability; 40 hours per week
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Weekend availability - Saturdays are required
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Holiday availability
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Full availability in October, November and December (we don't take any extra time off during these months)
Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:
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Work quickly and with a sense of urgency at all times
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Ability to multi-task
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Accurately scale dough
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Hand-shape multiple types of dough
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Must work well with others in a team environment
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Must be able to self manage and work independently, with little direction for periods of time
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Arrives on time to all shifts
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Prepares ingredients and does set-up work - setting up boards screens, pans, and other equipment in preparation for making each type of bread
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Loads and unloads bread in the ovens
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Monitors the proofing and baking of the breads
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Works safely around hot ovens, heavy equipment, and sharp utensils
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Cleaning; dishes and clean-up using industrial dishwashing machines as well as by hand
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Keeps a clean and sanitary work area
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Completes basic orientation training passport within 90 days of hire
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Attends and participates in the Bread department and Bakehouse all-staff huddles
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Willingness to be flexible with schedule
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Able to follow through with verbal instructions
Physical Requirements
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Able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly during an 8 hour shift
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Able to stand, lift and bend for duration of an 8 hour shift
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Comfortable with repetitive motion activities
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Comfortable to work in a warm and humid environment. The bakery is 82 degrees!
Are there any benefits or perks?
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After 90 days of service:
- Company paid long term disability
- Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
- Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program
- 401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
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Paid training
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Paid lunch breaks
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Paid time off
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Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents
Fun Additional Benefits!
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Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
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Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
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$1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
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25% reimbursement for massages
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Free swag
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Discounts at local businesses
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Post orientation benefit of 40% off at all Zingerman’s Businesses
