We’re hiring a Lead Baker to help us meet our high demand for hand-rolled, boiled, and baked fresh bagels each day. You’ll start early (4am–5am) and work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen environment while taking ownership of the bake from open to close. This is a hands-on, physical role — if you love to move, hustle, and take pride in consistent, high-quality work, you’ll fit right in.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead all baking procedures and ensure recipes and processes are followed correctly
- Prep, proof, boil, top, and bake bagels to spec
- Open bake and manage production timing throughout the shift
- Mix, weigh, knead, cut, and shape dough accurately and efficiently
- Make all dough mixtures in a timely manner using correct procedures
- Understand dough rotation, shelf life, and quality control standards
- Monitor dough quality throughout the process
- Operate ovens, mixers, and other bakery equipment
- Bake cookies and other side items
- Manage cream cheese prep and inventory
- Complete inventory counts and assist with ordering
- Responsible for opening the store on time and able to close the entire bakery
- Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace; set up and break down workstations
- Ensure all equipment meets sanitation and safety standards
- Provide assistance to other bakers as needed
- Support front of house operations during busy periods, including register use and food prep
- Maintain front lobby cleanliness and provide excellent customer service
Schedule & Availability:
- Must be able to start work between 4am–5am
- Weekend availability required