Hiring: Baker and Bakery Assistant – Hawthorne Valley Farm
Hawthorne Valley is a place to rediscover our connection to nature, to how the food that we eat every day is produced, and to ourselves as participants in a dynamic social and natural ecosystem. Through the active production of food, educational programs for children and adults, ongoing social and scientific research, and the cultivation of a vibrant artistic community, they pursue a modern way of living embedded deeply in the natural world and emphasizing the social, ecological, and economic importance of agriculture in our daily lives.
Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trust among all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of quality products to our customers. Each staff member is asked to help maintain the bakery as an ethical and positive place to work. In addition the Hawthorne Valley Bakery is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.
Full Time Baker Position
PURPOSE: To assist the bakery manager and co-workers in the production of products to meet sales, margin and labor goals.
STATUS: Reports to Bakery Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bread production including mixing, caring for pre-ferments, scaling, kneading and shaping, proofing and baking of dough’s as well as milling of grains.
- Producer of laminated products
- Proficiency at pastry cart set up
- A capability to produce all bakery formulas
- Participate in lot tracking and stocking of inventory including flours and grains
- Participate in packing and invoicing orders
- Participate in cleaning, maintaining and sanitation of equipment and work spaces
- Participate in educational endeavors that support Hawthorne Valley Farm missions
GENERAL
- Attend department meetings
- Perform other tasks assigned by Bakery Manager or designated staff trainer
QUALIFICATIONS
- Well-organized, pays attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
- Ability to do manual work in a production environment, be able to lift 50lbs., move pallets with a pallet jack, stand for an 8 hour shift
- Good communication skills
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
- Minimum of five years of professional baking experience, or a culinary degree in Baking and Pastry Arts
COMPENSATION
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Full Hawthorne Valley Association benefits package
Bakery Assistant Position
PURPOSE: To assist all bakery staff in the production and operation of the bakery
STATUS: Reports to Bakery Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bread production including mixing, caring for pre-ferments, scaling, kneading and shaping, proofing and baking of dough’s as well as milling of grains.
- Producer of laminated products
- Proficiency at pastry cart set up
- A desire to learn all bakery formulas
- Participate in lot tracking and stocking of inventory including flours and grains
- Participate in packing and invoicing orders
- Participate in cleaning, maintaining and sanitation of equipment and work spaces
GENERAL
- Attend department meetings
- Perform other tasks assigned by Bakery Manager or designated staff trainer
QUALIFICATIONS
- Well-organized, pays attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
- Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
- Ability to do manual work in a production environment, be able to lift 50lbs., move pallets with a pallet jack, stand for an 8 hour shift
- Good communication skills
- Regular, predictable attendance
- Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
COMPENSATION
- Competitive hourly wage
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to Andreas Schneider, Director of Artisan Food Production, and Karen Linton, Bakery Manager.
