Head Bread Baker - Chicago, United States - etta
Description
About Us:
Located in West Town Chicago, Aya Pastry celebrates the best of seasonal ingredients, with products crafted with precision and love.
Aya Pastry recently received the "Best New Baked Good Empire" title for the 2021 Eater Awards. Come on by to join our amazing team
Who You Are?
We are looking for professionals that are dedicated to their craft, are thoughtful in their actions, and very passionate and knowledgeable about the hospitality industry.
It is important to be a motivated self-starter, and to possess a hunger for learning and growing. You are serious about precision and are calculated in your efficiencies. Must be proficient and respect the bakery equipment, work in a neat and organized manner. You enjoy your work, and it shows to your fellow teammates and guests alike.What You Will Do:
- Bread Production:
Daily production for items, including but not limited to viennoiserie, bread, croissant, cookies.
Ensure that all bread products meet the established quality standards, including taste, texture, appearance, and freshness.
Adjust production schedules as needed to meet customer demand while minimizing waste.
- Team Management:
Lead, train, and motivate a team of bakers and production staff.
Schedule and assign tasks to bakery staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, and address any performance issues.
- Quality Control:
Conduct regular inspections and tastings to identify and address any deviations from quality standards.
- Inventory Management:
Place orders for ingredients, and manage stock levels to prevent shortages or overstocking.
- Equipment Maintenance:
Ensure that all bakery equipment is in good working condition and coordinate with maintenance for repairs and maintenance as needed.
- Health and Safety:
Train staff in safety protocols and maintain a clean and sanitary work environment.
- Record Keeping:
What You Need to Bring to the Table:
- A genuine passion and knowledge for food and pastries
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a restaurant or bakery with a focus on bread and viennoiserie, with at least 2 years of having managerial responsibilities
- Proficiency in breadmaking techniques and a strong understanding of dough handling.
- Proficiency in viennoiserie techniques and ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise.
- Ability to work as a team and independently.
- Strong Communication skills.
- Sociable and friendly to staff and guests. We believe personality is your biggest asset.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining highquality standards.
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment and adapt to changing production needs.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a bakery setting.
- Knowledge of how to work with a dough sheeter
- Dependable and hardworking
- Able to lift, push, and pull up to 50lbs.
- Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays is required.
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