Bakery Artisan Bread Lead

Bakery Artisan Bread Lead

Job Summary

A Bakery Artisan Bread Lead's first responsibility is to assist the Bakery Manager in providing leadership by training, directing and managing bakery Team Members. The Bakery Artisan Bread Lead will also assist with the ordering of materials and supplies, inventory, implementing all sanitation, cost and quality control programs and directing and coordinating the work of others. The lead must prepare all scratch artisan bread products in accordance with the prescribed recipes and procedures. To thrive in this position, you should be a team player. You know that you are only successful when those around you are set up for success. You are eager to support an amazing team, have the drive to grow your career in leadership and have the ability to inspire those around you. You are creative with cuisine and love to help others foster their own creativity. An interest in food doesn't quite scratch the surface for you you're passionate about the business, the trends and what makes customers tick. You have culinary vision beyond a simple 'what's for dinner?' and every opportunity to connect with people is an opportunity for you exchange ideas and learn tricks of the trade.

Job Description

• Experience Required: 6 months to 1 year
• Experience Desired: 6 months to 1 year in Bakery field; Knowledge of Market District Customer Service Requirements; Associates or Bachelors Degree in related field
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 50 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Finish and display baked breads, rolls, croissants, etc., and replenishes service lines as necessary.
• Complete production sheets and other records as required.
• Manage ingredients, finished goods and controllable inventories by taking actual weekly and monthly inventories and tracking inventory reports.
• Review financial transactions and monitor departmental budgets.
• Assign, coordinate and evaluate work of bakery Team Members by writing schedules, and preparation lists, as well as listing baking times and performing Team Member feedback evaluations so the product can meet or exceed the customer's requirements and promote efficiency of operations and maximize company profits.
• Use and teach EATEC procedures to order products and track and monitor sales to drive the profitability of the business and maximize the product mix.
• Detect and ensure disposal of spoiled or unattractive food, defective supplies/equipment and any other unusual conditions.
• Maintain a safe working environment with the highest regard for co-workers and customers.
• Maintain daily department conditions, cleanliness of display cases and sales floor and delegate a number of fixed activities.
• Process work assignment sheets and delegate the follow-up of tasks.
• Understand how to break down and clean all basic equipment.
• Understand all Federal, state and county sanitation standards and polices.
• Actively support a culture of safety which includes, but is not limited to, food safety, Team Member safety and customer safety.
• Provide active sampling opportunities, when appropriate.
• Conduct business, at all times, with a clear understanding that customer service is a significant point of difference for the Market District banner. Every interaction, whether with an internal or external customer, is to be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and with an understanding that the end result is to deliver service in an unparalleled manner.
• Actively participate in, and promote, an environment that embraces diversity, inclusion and respect for Team Members, customers, vendors and the community.
• Receive food ingredients and supplies from the dry ingredient, frozen ingredient and packaging storage areas as required for daily operations.
• Understand all the ingredients and purpose of each used in manufacturing baked goods.
• Understand the complete artisan bread and roll process, starting with the individual ingredients, mixing and fermentation; molding/forming; and proofing and baking.
• Weigh, scale and mix ingredients; deposit batters or dough; make up or mold dough or batters; and proof yeast baked goods and baking using a full range of baking methods checking and testing baked goods for a quality finish bake.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., were more than just food, fuel and convenience. Were one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. Its why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top work places for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our GetGos, our grocery Stores through our Corporate home office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. Were always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.