Bread Baker (3+ years of experience)

What is Le Petit Four Bakery:

Le Petit Four Bakery is a French family owned bakery, it started from a small garage in 2020 and now has 1 retail location in Wellesley MA, and a beautiful Factory / Production facility in the heart of Needham MA. Using carefully-sourced ingredients from France (Flour & Butter) and making everything from scratch, Le Petit Four is committed to producing the highest quality baked goods. Le Petit Four is also known for bridging the gap between bakery and drinks. Most recently, Le Petit Four Bakery created one of the best viral Crème Brûlée Latte in Greater Boston. People call Le Petit Four, a trip to Paris in Bakery box!

Full Job Description:

In this role, you will learn from some of the best bakers, you will be taught artisan bread and baking techniques, and how to work in a traditional french bakery. You will be mixing, dividing, shaping, proofing, baking doughs such as brioche ,croissant, bread, challah , focaccia, kouign-amann and more. Under the head chef, you will be responsible for daily Bread production and develop our snaking program for our store(s) and our brand new catering menu. If you have:

• A desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Possess a passion for baking with a keen eye for freshness, quality and cleanliness
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays.
• have at least 2-4 years of experience successfully working in a fast-paced kitchen

Our Perks and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay (Assistant Baker pay ranges from $24.00-$30.00/hour)
• Catering Service Fee Pooling - A percentage of catering sales are pooled and redistributed to all back of house team members quarterly as a thank you! More growth more money.
• 50% Employer Contribution to Health and Dental insurance for full time team members
• 1 Week Paid Vacation Time (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedule
• 25% discount in our stores
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary of Baker’s Primary Responsibilities

· Dough Preparation: Measure, mix, knead, and shape dough according to traditional and modern recipes.

· Fermentation Management: Monitor the critical stages of dough fermentation and proofing to ensure proper flavor and texture development.

· Baking Operations: Operate and maintain commercial baking equipment, including mixers, dough sheeters, and deck ovens.

· Quality Control: Monitor oven temperatures and baking times to achieve the perfect crust, crumb, and color.

Sanitation & Safety: Follow strict food safety guidelines, clean equipment, and maintain a sterile workspace. Maintaining a clean, orderly, and sanitized kitchen

· Inventory Management: Monitor supply levels, order raw materials (flour, yeast, butter), and organize storage, label and stock ingredients.

• Learn about the baking methods and techniques employed in the kitchen
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Working Conditions for all Positions

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of baking science, including hydration levels, yeast behavior, and fermentation techniques
• Time Management: Must be highly organized, as baking often begins very early in the morning or late at night to have fresh bread ready for morning
• Attention to Detail: Precision in weighing ingredients and monitoring cooking times is crucial for consistency
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to grasp and reach overhead- Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50 lbs
• Must be able to work 8 hours a day on feet
• ServSafe Certification is a plus

We are looking forward to meeting you and for you to contribute to this great story!

Valerie, Romain and Michel.

Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Experience:

• Bread Baking: 2 years (Required)
• Fast Paced Kitchen: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24 - $30