Head Baker

Heritage Grand turns to tradition, offering New Yorkers a flagship bakery preparing a bread baked for a better future with Ancient Grains Our company values quality, health and tradition. The concept was born from the expression “you are what you eat.” Natural, artisanal foods nourish our minds and bodies, energize our spirit and connect us all to each other and our planet. We celebrate the simple joy of eating what is truly good.

Essential Functions :

• Writes weekly schedule for bakery department with Chef
• Prepares base ingredients for daily production of bakery items
• Sets professional standards for consistency and excellence of production
• Completes, or oversees completion of daily production
• Adheres to company standards and policies
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment
• Maximize profitability within food cost guidelines
• Prepares laminated dough, puff pastry and croissants.
• Prepares French breads,   pain au lait, pain de mie, brioche
• Prepares Artisan Anceint Grain breads.
• Direct and in-direct dough, overnight fermentation
• Be an active and participating member in daily operations of team, including cleaning duties.
• Create great morale- set the positive mood.
• Monitor loss and spoilage.
• Maintain proper sanitation procedures.
• Observe all health and safety rules.
• Maintain all machinery; communicate with the Bakery Manager and store leadership.
• Follow and comply with established procedures, including, health and sanitation, and adhere to safe work practices.
• Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner.
• Performs other such duties as assigned

Skill & Knowledge Requirements Include :