Assistant Baker & Cashier
Wild Leaven Bakery
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Qualifications
US work authorization (Required)
Job details
Job Type
Part-time
Wild Leaven Bakery is a small family-owned and operated business that specializes in long fermentation artisanal sourdough bread and baked goods using organic, local grains and ingredients. We source organic ingredients and support farmers and ranchers located in the Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado bioregion, given priority to heritage and heirloom grains. For more information, please visit our website www.wildleavenbakery.com
Full Job Description
Wild Leaven Bakery is looking to hire a dependable, experienced, and good attitude team member to support our Head Baker with our operations. This is an hourly, part-time position. In this position, the team member will both play the role of baker and cashier, but will primarly provide some assistance with food-related tasks.
Preferred qualifications
o High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and industry experience
o Basic knowledge and interest in different bread baking techniques and our bakery
Job responsibilities and duties
o Open and close cash's registrar during our open days
o Prep and put back food items at the beginning and the end of shifts
o Slice, bag, organize and pack wholesale orders of bread as needed
o Ensure compliance with food health and safety regulations
o Perform food quality control as needed
o Maintain positive customer service with business partners and customers
o Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance
o Excellent communication, organizational, and planning skills
o Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
o Be a good team player with positive attitude and excellent attention to detail
o Help team to prep, set up, and sell our food items at the Taos Farmers Market held from May and October, every year
o Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete assessments associated with this job offer for consideration
Physical and Other Requirements
o Must be available for all shifts
o Must be able to keep a positive attitude while working under pressure work
o Must have a reliable mean of transportation
o Must be able to do basic trade math (i.e. margin calculations, shrink tracking, etc.)
o Must be able to stand and lift at least 50 pounds occasionally
o Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, kneel, squat, reach overhead and side to side throughout shifts
o Must possess hand/finger dexterity
o Must be able to safely maneuver around moving mechanical parts
o Must be able to work in extreme cold and hot environments on an occasional basis
o Must be able to work with extreme heat from ovens
o Must be able to work extended hours and varying work schedule as dictated by the business
o Must have some basic computer skills
o Waiting period applies
o State Food safety training & certification not required upon hire. The company will pay for one that must be successfully completed afterward.
Benefits & perks associated to the position
o Employee discount
o Great workplace
o Staff meals
o Paid training
o Paid breaks
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
Application Question(s):
- What are your short-term and long-term goals for your professional life?
- Please describe any work experience you have in the food industry
- Please provide the contact info of three (3) professional references and briefly describe your relationship with them. Please no relatives or friends.
- Why do you have an interest in working at Wild Leaven Bakery?
Experience:
- Baking / Cooking: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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