Sample Baker, Artisan Sourdough & Commercial Baking
Overview
You will own daily sample production and new bread development for the #1 selling sourdough brand, crafting small-batch loaves with sourdough techniques. You will work with the Technical Baker to translate bench-top recipes into scalable commercial processes. Your work bridges R&D and production, ensuring quality from bench to bakery floor. This role offers hands-on baking with direct impact on product launches.
What You'll Do8
- 1Execute all phases of bread production: mixing, shaping, proofing, baking, cooling, and slicing to meet daily sample requirements.
- 2Conduct trials and adjust recipes based on taste, texture, and performance, testing new ingredients and methods in a benchtop setting.
- 3Maintain detailed records of test results and modifications, documenting each step for repeatability and quality assurance.
- 4Participate in pilot and plant-scale test runs, providing real-time troubleshooting during trials and product launches.
- 5Evaluate bread quality attributes like crust, crumb, aroma, taste, and texture to ensure consistency against specifications.
- 6Support shelf-life studies, packaging compatibility, and storage condition assessments, following GMP standards and food safety practices.
- 7Communicate clearly with cross-functional teams, participating in tastings and product reviews.
- 8Help train bakery staff on new product techniques and preparation standards as needed.
Requirements8
- 12+ years of professional baking experience with a focus on commercial bread baking.
- 2Formal training in Baking & Pastry Arts, highly preferred.
- 3Strong working knowledge of dough handling, fermentation, proofing, baking, and finishing.
- 4Working experience with deck ovens and rack ovens.
- 5Ability to read formulas, scale ingredients accurately, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
- 6Familiarity with ingredient functionality and clean label baking formulation.
- 7Flexible schedule with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays.
- 8Physical capability to stand, lift 50 lbs, and work in hot production environments.
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$52 - $79k per year
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