Lead Bread Baker - Eataly Downtown

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

- EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
- SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
- LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

In Eataly’s 24-hour operating bakery, a Lead Bread Baker is responsible for producing delicious bread and focaccia in accordance with our authentic Italian recipes. Reports to the Bakery Manager.

Job Requirements

Compensation: This position pays a base rate of $22 - $27 per hour

Responsibilities

Participates in and supervises the daily operations of the bakery and pizza alla pala counters; Prepares pizza, bread, focaccia, rolls and other bread items for Eataly’s restaurants and retail operations; Follows proper proofing and baking techniques for each variety of bread; Masters all shifts and production processes in the bakery, including overnight production; Guides trainees and externs through prescribed training procedures; Maintains a clean and sanitary food production area according to Department of Health standards; Performs administrative duties such as inventory, ordering, transferring and waste tracking; Assists Sales Associates if needed and engages with guests interested in learning about our bread production; Performs other duties as required or assigned

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; 2+ years of experience in a baker preparation position and mastery of related techniques; Ability to work independently with minimum guidance; Basic math and measuring skills; Excellent work ethic, communication and time management skills; Post-secondary culinary program highly preferred; Availability to work onsite with an open, flexible schedule often including evenings, overnight and weekends; Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week when needed; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting; Ability to work with a wood burning oven, electric pizza convection oven and commercial spiral mixer

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Paid Time Off; Paid Parental Leave; 401K with match or RRSP; Free family meal daily; Discounts at Eataly; Classes on products and Italian cuisine; Referral bonus program; and more!