Baker- Bread Bench

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Crispelli's Pizza

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Royal Oak, Michigan

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Baker is responsible for dividing, shaping, fermenting, and baking a variety of artisan breads using traditional techniques. They must also maintain a clean workspace and follow production schedules to ensure retail and wholesale needs are met.

Qualifications

You have a passion for artisan baking and a desire to learn and improve your baking skillset. You are able to perform all tasks related to dough preparation, fermentation, and baking, including using scales for portioning, shaping dough by hand, and baking in rack and deck ovens.

Must Have Skills for ATS

artisan baking

dough shaping

dough fermentation

rack ovens

deck ovens

scales

time management

Job Description

Crispelli’s Bakery is a growing retail and wholesale bakery looking for a daytime dough shaper. We specialize in artisan style breads and pastries including naturally leavened hearth bread, pan breads, rolls, viennoiserie, cookies, quiche, and more. We are seeking candidates who are passionate about the craft of artisan baking, being part of a close-knit team, and continuously learning and improving their skillset. Previous experience is preferred, but training on the job will be provided.  

Our bench position performs all of the tasks necessary to ensure that our dough is divided, shaped, fermented, and baked properly. They produce various breads including french, ciabatta, rye and more-all in an artisan setting using traditional techniques. 

Primary Shifts: 8am-4pm 5 shifts per week

Scheduling: Flexible schedule is preferred with weekend and holiday availability.


Responsibilities:  
 
Using scales to properly portion various doughs 
 
Shaping dough by hand and using dividers/moulders 
 
Preparing all pan, baskets, and racks used in daily production 
 
Managing fermentation of all dough, using a flexible production schedule 
 
Preparing all pans, racks, trays and equipment to allow for production 
 
Baking breads using both rack and deck ovens  
 
Maintaining communication with other bakers and management to ensure that all responsibilities and expectations are being met  
 
Maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace and ensuring that all cleaning checklists are complete at the end of each shift 
 
Following production schedules to ensure proper amounts are being made and baked 
 
Ability to keep track of time to help with dough folds and proper resting periods 
 
Responsible for morning bake for retail and afternoon bake if required 
 
Requirements:  
 
Must be able to lift 50 lbs 
 
Must be able to stand for long periods of time 
 
Must be able to maintain good working relationships with team members 
 
Must be able to manage time 
 
Can take direction  
 
Must have weekend and holiday availability 
 
Must be reliable and responsible for scheduled shifts 
 
Must communicate effectively with management  

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Crispelli's Pizza

A concept new to the area, we are focused on one thing: affordable gourmet. Part bakery, part pizzeria, part Italian Mercado – right in Berkley, MI. When you walk into Crispelli's, you will experience an eatery and a market, joined together as one in a comfortable and casual atmosphere. The open-air layout invites you to choose between Authentic Italian thin crust or deep dish pizzas, hand-tossed signature salads, deli sandwiches, freshly made entrees, or daily baked artisan breads and pastries. Using the finest ingredients and highly refined bakery techniques, we are bringing back old world taste with an old world price. Whether you are looking for old-school cafeteria style, full-service, or hosting a private party - Crispelli's has it all.
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