Journeyman Baker
About the Organization
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not‑for‑profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best‑known museum complexes in the world. Its mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th‑century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. The Historic Area spans 301 acres with 89 original buildings and 525 reconstructed structures, staffed by historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople. The Foundation also operates two world‑class museums, a teacher institute, a research library, five accommodations, and multiple on‑site restaurants and taverns.
Responsibilities
- Daily production of menu items for taverns and grab‑and‑go locations.
- Knowledge of special dietary requirements.
- Proficient basic mixing techniques, including cake batters, quick breads, yeast and chemical leavened breads, and cookie doughs.
- Production of basic sauces, creams, and aerated products.
- Finishing daily production.
- Ensuring production is complete and timely according to business needs.
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary workstation and surrounding environment.
- Accurate scaling and measuring according to bakers’ math.
- Monitoring and inspecting the quality of ingredients, finished products, and their display in outlets.
This is a non‑exempt position eligible for overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Overtime may be required during high‑peak times as directed by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Culinary program degree in baking and pastry or the industry equivalent in a parallel resort or similar setting.
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per Foundation criteria.
- Ability to provide a 5‑year Motor Vehicle Record prior to employment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Driving record limits:
- No more than 1 moving violation or at‑fault accident within the past 12 months.
- No more than 2 moving violations or at‑fault accidents within the past 36 months.
- No serious motor vehicle violations (excessive speeding, reckless driving, DUI/DWI, suspended or revoked license, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree plus 3–5 years of similar experience.
- Ability to scale formulas dictated by volume needs using bakers’ math.
- Proficient working knowledge of a freezer mise en place system.
- Kneading and dough‑shaping expertise.
- Experience baking in wood‑fired ovens.
- Ability to train associates to bake standard items using a wood‑fired oven.
Physical Demands
- Stand – Constantly
- Walk – Frequently
- Sit – Occasionally
- Use hands/fingers – Constantly
- Climb or balance – Occasionally
- Stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl – Frequently
- Reach with hands/arms – Frequently
- Talk or hear – Frequently
- Lifting up to 10 lb – Frequently
- Lifting up to 25 lb – Frequently
- Lifting up to 50 lb (with assistance) – Occasionally
- Lifting up to 100 lb (with assistance) – Rarely
- More than 100 lb (with assistance) – Rarely
- Wet/humid conditions – Occasionally
- Work near moving mechanical parts – Rarely
- Fumes/airborne particles – Rarely
- Extreme cold – Rarely
- Extreme heat – Occasionally
- Risk of electrical shock – Rarely
- Driving requirement – Occasionally (motor vehicle)