About this position
Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions is a new market, bakery, butcher and catering shop opening in Orono. We're looking for a head baker to build the bakery from day one: artisan bread, pastry, cakes and sweets, all made from scratch. You'll set the menu, run production and train the team.
What you'll do
Bake every day. Lead production of bread, croissants, tarts, cakes, cookies and specialty desserts.
Build the menu. Create, test and price seasonal pastries, a bread program and custom orders.
Lead the team. Train, schedule and supervise bakers and apprentices.
Watch the numbers. Track ingredients, place orders, cut waste and keep food and labor costs in line.
Keep it clean and safe. Follow HACCP (if necessary), health department and sanitation standards, and look after the equipment.
What you bring
3 to 5+ years of commercial or artisan baking, with a real background in both bread fermentation and pastry
Mastery of scaling, dough hydration, shaping, lamination, oven management, and cake and pastry decoration
A Food Handler or HACCP certification, or willingness to get one
Comfort with early mornings, long shifts on your feet, and lifting 50 pounds
What we offer
$65,000 a year
Health insurance
401(k)
3 weeks PTO
To apply, send your resume. Photos of your work are welcome.
More detail about Neighborhood Restaurant & Provisions, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/1211141-Neighborhood-Restaurant-%2526-ProvisionsLocation and commute
Orono, ME .
Plan your route with Google Maps. Travel times and transportation options vary; confirm the work location with the employer before commuting.
How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3269323094.