Lead Baker

Ironclad Coffee and Baking Co. is seeking a passionate and experienced Lead Baker to join our baking team. The Lead Baker will lead bakery operations, ensuring the production of high-quality baked goods.

Your expertise in baking, pastry preparation, and food handling will drive excellence in every product we create. As a leader, you will uphold food safety standards, and maintain a clean, organized workspace that fosters creativity and efficiency. You’ll also be responsible for supply ordering and inventory

Duties

• Oversee daily bakery operations, including dough preparation, cake decorating, and baked goods production to meet high-volume demands.
• Lead a team of bakers providing guidance on recipe adherence, food preparation techniques, and equipment usage.
• Ensure all baked items meet quality standards through rigorous inspection and consistent execution.
• Manage food safety protocols by maintaining a clean workspace, proper food handling practices, and adherence to health regulations.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as mixers, ovens, dough sheeters, and decorating tools safely and efficiently.
• Support inventory management by monitoring ingredients, supplies, and equipment to prevent shortages or waste.
• Assist in developing new recipes and decorating techniques to enhance product offerings and customer satisfaction.

Experience

• Proven bakery experience that must include laminated pastry production. Experience should also include pastries, cookies, brownies and other products.
• Cake decorating skills are a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of food safety management practices and proper food handling procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to operate kitchen equipment safely and efficiently
• Previous experience as a baker or pastry chef preferred; capable of supervising a team effectively
• Basic math skills for measuring ingredients accurately and managing inventory levels effectively.

The position requires a 4:00 AM start time, Tuesday through Saturday.

Pay: $56,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Store discount

Work Location: In person