Location
Mesa, AZ | United States
Job description
Proof Bread is looking for several bakery apprentices to join our small, efficient team. We are growing to three locations within 2023. Our headquarters is located in Downtown Mesa at 125 W Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201. Our second location in the Phoenix "Sheaborhood" is located at 3110 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028. Lastly, we are elated to eventually be a part of the ECO-Phoenix family in Downtown Phoenix located at 301 W Roosevelt St, Suite 1, Phoenix, AZ 85003.
We are a small scale artisan bakery that specializes in naturally leavened breads and pastries using locally or regionally sourced flour. Our mission is to revive our local supply chains, grain economies, and educate our community about real food. We are family owned and operated. We are a farmer's market based business who started in our home garage, recently transitioned to a downtown Mesa retail location, and now expanding to Phoenix to incorporate a warehouse and second retail location.
We are a growing organization, and are looking for a reliable, independent staff with a joy and passion for baking naturally leavened breads. We're looking for strong-willed people with open minds who are comfortable and excited to work in a skill-building work environment. We are very passionate about what we create and looking for equally passionate and responsible teammates who will help us take our business to the next level.
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Role Description :
This is an entry-level baking position on the Proof Production team.
A Bakery Apprentice I is a hard-working and reliable teammate who is eager to support, learn, and develop new skills in the world of sourdough baking. An Apprentice I actively works to close knowledge gaps, own and learn from their mistakes and seeks feedback from team members and management.
A Bakery Apprentice I will spend the first six weeks of training rotating in different areas of the business before placement. This will include areas of mixing, lamination, baking, table work, customer service, markets, food prep and logistics.
Our ideal candidate is:
- reliable & positive - you show up to work each day on time with the right attitude
- attentive & humble - you learn through observation, understand your role and are willing to take on tasks however small or difficult in order to support your team
- resourceful & solution-oriented - you do not shy away from challenges and are willing to stay until all work is completed for the betterment of the team
- hard-working & motivated - you remain in good spirits even when faced with a challenge and use your skills and critical thinking to solve problems
- a quick learner & good time manager - you catch on to new concepts quickly, ask astute questions, and can responsibly manage your tasks independently
- a compassionate teammate - you work well with others, communicate effectively, and work to understand each role and how you can help the team as a whole
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Perform a supportive role to corresponding Bakery Apprentice 2 & 3, Bakers and Leads
- including but not limited to: thoroughly cleaning equipment, transferring and labeling products, interpreting recipes, folding dough, scoring loaves, fetching supplies, laminating pastry, shaping bread, clearing pathways, preparing inclusions, preparing fillings, transporting flour
- Work in an organized, cleanly, and helpful manner
- Understand the business and consider the needs of the next shift
- Work quickly towards and maintain a pace set by Captains, Leads, and Bakers
- Shape 100s of breads and pastries in an attentive but efficient manner
- Take direct instruction or feedback from Captains, Leads and Bakers and make adjustments accordingly
- Work to understand workload balancing, time management, and team pacing
- Demonstrate ability to thoroughly and carefully clean and maintain all stations and equipment
- Wash dishes and sheet trays
- Wipe, sweep, sanitize, and mop surfaces
- Demonstrate basic kitchen safety
- Customer service and logistics
- Develop bakery skills and make progress in Bakery Apprentice 2 proficiencies
- Identify and report issues proactively to Bakery Captains, Bakers, or Leads
Prerequisites and Requirements:
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
- Produce a valid ID and food handling certification
- Prior kitchen experience is a plus
- Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours
- Demonstrate proficiency computing basic mathematical proportions
- Maintain a positive attitude despite difficult working conditions (long hours, physical demands)
- Demonstrate efficient time management and general reliability
- Learn quickly, thoroughly, and demonstrate independence and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills
- Must be willing to work customer service or markets
- Must be able to reliably get to and from work
- Must be willing and able to work long shifts and stay until all tasks are complete
- Solve problems efficiently and ask questions when in doubt
Position Specifics :
- Full-time or part-time positions available
- Position hours are available Monday-Sunday, with a 4- to 5-day work week
- Compensation begins at $15 hourly (during training)
- Tips are shared amongst the production team based on hours worked
- Medical Benefits for FTE - PPO Plus with dental and vision coverage
- Opportunities for growth available
- Time off should be requested two weeks prior to planned absence
Key Performance Indicators:
- Completion of Shift - Checks out with Lead or Baker (Person in Charge) at end of shift
- Mindset on a shift - Arrives to work with a positive attitude and mindset; Advocates for self
- Shift Efficiency - Accomplishes shift tasks according to optimal workflow assigned by Lead
- Versatility - Willingness to tackle any task from customer service to cleanliness
- Training - Takes ownership of Learning Journey; Asks for feedback; Focused on improvement
Looking forward to hearing from you.
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