Assistant Head Baker

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Danish ‘hygge’ (hoo-gah) describes the feeling of well-being and coziness and we want to bring that into everything we do! Of course, we can’t do that without awesome teams! So, if you’re ready to join our fun journey, and become an expert in Danish pastries, bread, and culture, we have a one-way ticket available. But let’s warn you, the pastries are so good you might become addicted…

We are looking for a true baking and pastry professional to join our team of artisan bakers. As an Assistant Head Baker at Ole & Steen you will help oversee creation of real Danish bread and pastries. You will produce artisan Danish breads, rolls, and laminated dough as a part of an enthusiastic and international team.

The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about baking, love long fermentation times, and enjoy working as a team. You must enforce health and safety standards. The goal is to enhance customer and employee satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele, and you must expect to produce a high volume of products for our stores. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in learning about our Danish heritage and able to manage the daily operation of a bakery.

• Oversee daily production of breads, ryes, rolls, and pastries according to our traditional Danish recipes
• Observe and maintain the quality of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, baking time accordingly
• Management of a team of up to 6 – handling daily scheduling
• Management of bakery, including organization and cleanliness of dried storage and fridges
• Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, heat sources, and other equipment
• Checking-in and accepting deliveries from our purveyors
• Follow portion standards
• Monitor inventory of ingredients for production
• Properly label and store ingredients
• Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations
• Maintain a clean and orderly bake shop and adhere to health and safety standards

• Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
• Positive and problem-solving attitude
• A genuine passion and knowledge for bread
• Dependable and hard-working
• 2-4 years of professional baking experience preferred. Experience with Danish or Scandinavian baking methods is a huge plus!
• Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking bread as well as working with laminated doughs for our breakfast pastry production
• Ability to work overnight, weekends, and some holidays
• Able to lift 50+lbs without restrictions
• The ability to stand and/or bend for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions
• Basic math skills
• Highly honed sense or urgency
• Excellent time management skills
• Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures

At Ole & Steen you will get a versatile job with professional colleagues, and exciting individual development possibilities. We are a rapidly growing business, creating career opportunities across the organization.

We believe that with dedication, passion, and hard work, you can reach whatever you dream of, and we have a sincere interest in constantly challenging and uplifting each other across professional competencies and departments.

401 (K) matching program

“Working at Ole & Steen is so much more than a job, we become friends and care for one another. People here are like my second family!” Kirstine Grøn, Learning and Development Manager

Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances.