Bread Baker

Description

The Dixboro Project is a sprawling visionary concept in the historic village of Dixboro, Michigan. Our spaces invite you to experience the intersection of world-class dining, transformational hospitality, and abundant nature. The Dixboro House is the restaurant arm of this unique project - carved out of the bones of the original barn structure originally erected in 1880. The century old barn has been restored to feature exposed 140 year old timbers, a gambrel vaulted ceiling and the original stone fireplace, and modern kitchen providing a familiar comfort to our guests.

The Boro is the our side-door takeout arm of The Dixboro Project - An all day café featuring woodfired pizzas, takeaway meals, a full range of expertly baked goods, Roos Roast coffee, adult beverages, and much much more.

Our Bakery creates world-class baked goods for all arms of The Dixboro Project. From signature cakes to savory quiches to fresh bread, our Bakery is an integral part of our entire operation.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Full Time Bread Baker to join our team. As a Bread Baker, you’ll be an essential part of our Bakery team creating all bread for The Dixboro House and The Boro. The Bread Baker is responsible for managing department inventory, maintaining quality control, product development, and ensuring our processes meet our company standards. They ensure correct ordering, production, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of our products, and report to our Executive Pastry Chef.

CORE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• •Participate in daily tastings and score bread quality.
• •Develop and maintain accurate recipes.
• •Efficiently bake products and meet internal timeline expectations.
• •Communicate ordering needs to supervisors in a timely fashion
• •Preserve the integrity of bakery equipment according to standard maintenance procedures.
• •Ensure that proper dough cutting, portion control, and baking technique are being adhered to in the department.
• •Follow pars and with supervisor and adjust as needed to ensure demand is being met and waste is minimized.
• •Properly date and label all items and ensure FIFO & Health Code Standards are maintained.
• •Maintain flexibility by helping our pastry team during busy periods.
• •Research & Develop new products to add value to the overall Bakery offerings.

• Why Work with Us?
• We value our employees and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and growth:

• •Competitive Pay.
• •Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy time away from work.
• •Paid Sick Time to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• •Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
• •Life Insurance for peace of mind.
• •Employee Discounts on food at all 3 of our locations.

Requirements

• •Prior experience working with bread in a commercial kitchen is a must.
• •Minimum 1+ years experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• •Able to be exposed to smoke, steam, high temperatures, and humidity.
• •Able to stand for long periods and move frequently.
• •Frequently lift and carry 25 - 35 pounds.
• •Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• •Regularly handle dough, tools, and equipment using fine motor skills and sustained grip strength.
• •Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• •Knowledgeable of food safety standards. ServeSafe certifications are a plus!
• •Strong organizational skills allowing you to adapt to business needs.
• •Ethical - A need to ‘do the right thing’.
• •Respects our 3 stakeholders: the guest, the team, the business.