Baker - 74th St

The Role

Bakers bring their unique skillset to the bakeries and maintain the high quality and consistency of our products, ensuring that every item meets our standards of excellence. The ideal Baker candidate has in-depth baking knowledge, strong problem-solving instincts, and a passion for baking accurate recipes and following protocol.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills; team-oriented with a positive, empathy-forward attitude
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and care; be adaptable, flexible, and patient
• Be reliable, responsible, and punctual
• Be open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
• Able to continuously motivate and inspire team members and set a positive example for the team
• Able to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment when troubleshooting issues: be consistent, patient, and even keeled
• Detail-oriented: the highest standards for accurately following recipes
• Embody and promote the values and standards of Levain Bakery

Job Responsibilities

• Team Collaboration: Lead with curiosity and compassion by showing care for your co-workers and build meaningful connections that broaden your perspective
• Display a strong sense of teamwork: Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth store operations
• Facilitate open, clear, and timely communication with your team members and management
• Stay informed about new products, procedures, and promotions
• Bake bread, cakes, muffins, cookies, and other baked goods according to Levain Bakery’s recipes and standards
• Measure, mix, weigh, shape, and prepare various products, ensuring proper consistency and following specific techniques and guidelines
• Monitor baking times and temperatures to maintain product quality and consistency
• Manage daily pars to ensure all baked goods meet quality standards and customer demands
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including weights and measures, health and sanitation, and safe work practices
• Spot check finished products: taste, smell, feel, and assess overall visual consistency
• Consistently adhere to established protocols and maintain the highest standards of excellence to ensure all baked goods meet Levain Bakery’s quality standards
• Arrive to station on time, in uniform, and ready to work
• Ensure baking ingredients are appropriately stocked using FIFO (first in, first out) processes
• Occasionally interact with customers, answering questions about our baked goods

Requirements

• Minimum 1-2 years of baking experience
• Open availability: ability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift/push 50 pounds
• Stand/walk for an 8-hour shift (excluding a ½ hour break); some locations require walking up and down stairs
• Read and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Utilize basic computer skills (Email, Microsoft Office)
• Must have valid DOH Certification & additional regional required food handlers’ certifications

Compensation & Benefits

• $22-25/hour
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Employer-funded Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Additional supplemental benefits: Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Bike-Share Reimbursement
• 14 Weeks Fully Paid Parental Leave
• One Week of Paid Time Off
• 401K with 3.5% Company Match

About Levain Bakery

Levain Bakery was founded in 1995 by competitive triathletes and passionate bakers, Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald, in New York City. They started with a batch of BIG chocolate chip walnut cookies as energy for triathlon training, which quickly became a hit. Today, Levain has bakeries across the country and ecommerce gift boxes to treat cookie lovers in every state. Our Vision is to give rise to lifelong memories, and our Mission is to bring together people who treat their work and the craft of baking with great care. Every day, we strive to embody our company's five core values: Welcome All, Work Hard and Be Kind, Lead with Heart, Rise Up, and Savor It.