Location: New York,NY, USA
**Baker | Bread Production**
New York, NY, USA Req #465 Sunday, January 30, 2022 The Bakers need to meet the daily production goals for baked goods. For a bread baker, that means preparing the dough, letting them rise, shaping them, proofing them, and finally baking and cooling them. When baking viennoiseries, you will prepare or thaw the dough, then shape and fill them as needed. The Bread Baker will bake breads according to Maison Kayser's unique recipes and will ensure that the products produced in the bakery in the bakery meet our quality standards while maintaining a clean and sanitary food area.
Responsibilities
Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake
Measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter according to recipes
Roll, cut, and shape dough to form rolls, bread, and related products
Cut, peel, and prepare fruit for bread fillings
Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while baking and adjust controls
Mix icings and other toppings and decorate breads, and other baked goods
Use a variety of kitchen tools, including electric mixers, pans, rolling pins, and cutting tools
Monitor baking process to identify needed adjustments
Get information from production schedules and recipes
Handle and move ingredients, tools, and cooking pans
Control mixing processes and oven controls
Implement products according to recipes
Education and Experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in bread and related production
Degree from a post-secondary culinary arts training program is highly preferred
Experience with an oven is highly preferred
Must have completely open availability to suit the 24-hour baking needs of Maison Kayser
Be passionate about the food industry with a strong interest in high quality products
Strong organizational and decision-making skill, along with the ability to recognize what needs to be prioritized
Physical Requirements
Must be able to work shifts up to 10 hours while standing or walking to perform essential functions
Will be required to lift up 50 lbs during the course of the workday
Must be able to push or pull up to 150 lbs in duration of shift
Will require bending, stooping, and occasional use of ladder
Will work with ovens in high temperatures and also within the cooler temperatures during the shift
Must be able to work at multiple locations during the same shift as needed
Must be able to communicate effectively with management and team members
This job description is intended to illustrate the main duties and areas of responsibility of the Bread Baker position. It is not intended to be exhaustive and you are advised that the duties and responsibilities may change from time to time.
*Maison Kayser is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
**Other details**
* Pay Type Hourly