Baker, Science

Spread Bagelry, Philadelphia's own Montreal Style Wood Fired Bagelry, is hiring!

Were looking for a reliable, early-morning Baker to join our team! Our Bakers are responsible for the craftsmanship behind every Spread bagel building and managing our wood fire, monitoring the proofing process, and boiling and baking fresh bagels each morning. This hands-on role combines skill, consistency, and attention to detail to deliver the quality our guests expect every day.

Responsibilities:

• Build and manage the fire in our old-world, wood-fired oven each morning, using a combination of gas and wood fire
• Proof, boil, and wood-fire bake bagels according to company recipes and standards
• Maintain consistent quality, size, appearance, and bake across all bagels
• Prepare bagels using our two-day proofing process by traying bagels daily, monitoring bake-readiness, and rotating stock appropriately
• Operate ovens and baking equipment safely and efficiently
• Follow all food safety, hospitality, sanitation, and cleanliness standards
• Clean and maintain workstations, tools, and equipment
• Communicate production needs or issues with Management
• Work collaboratively with FOH and BOH teams as needed; assisting with prep and other tasks

Qualifications

• Prior baking, culinary, or food production experience required
• Ability to work early morning hours (3-4AM start time)
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended time periods, with a wood fire oven
• Strong attention to detail and consistency; familiarity with dough proofing is a plus
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older