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Home bakers, Bread afficionados, trained professionals - all welcome!

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Artisan Bread Baker, Full or Part-Time (Rochester, MI)

Business Description: 

Give Thanks Bakery has been described as “Michigan’s Premier European Artisan Bakery”.  The business was founded in 1998 and has been a fixture in the small-business-landscape of Rochester, MI, ever since.  The Bakery uses old-world techniques including natural bread starters, hand shaping, freshly made pastries from scratch and artfully laminated doughs.  We also have a broad offering of croissants, breakfast pastries, desert pastries, cakes, and cookies made at our main location in Rochester.  We are also proud partners of many restaurants and country clubs in metro Detroit. We have the most talented bread and pastry teams, supported by our highly qualified counter staff that takes care of our retail customers’ needs.  The bakery is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday.  


Responsibilities:

The Artisan Bread Baker will be a vital member of our experienced Bread Team, working under the supervision and direction of the Director of Operations and Head Bread Baker. This individual should have experience with the art of bread baking in a commercial or academic setting and be prepared to assimilate with the time-honored traditions and practices of the Bakery. The Bread Baker’s responsibilities will include the entire life cycle of artisan bread, including: 

  • Ingredient scaling and Dough mixing, including lifting heavy items
  • Dough scaling
  • Shaping and scoring
  • Managing the proofing process
  • ·  Baking in a steam-injected deck oven


Qualifications:

  • Previous experience with bread baking
  • Team-oriented, cooperative, collaborative work style
  • Creative and curious approach to culinary innovation
  • Culinary education is a plus, but not required
  • Food Handlers Certificate or comparable (we will sponsor, if needed)
  • Willingness to strive for excellence always
  • Comfortable with the physical demands of a busy kitchen environment
  • Enthusiasm for the bakery business, especially artisan baking 

We can teach and mentor a highly motivated apprentice. We offer competitive compensation ($17+/hour) and are looking for long-term team members who will grow with our business. Full time employees are eligible for health, vision and dental benefits.

Counter Staff + Barista, YEAR-ROUND Part or Full Time (Royal Oak and Rochester, MI)

Business Description: 

Give Thanks Bakery has been described as “Michigan’s Premier European Artisan Bakery”.  The business was founded in 1998 and has been a fixture in the small-business-landscape of Rochester, MI, ever since.  The Bakery uses old-world techniques including natural bread starters, hand shaping, freshly-made pastries from scratch and artfully laminated doughs.  We have a broad offering of croissants, breakfast pastries, dessert pastries, cakes, and cookies made at our main location in Rochester.  We are proud partners of many restaurants in Metro Detroit. We have the most talented bread and pastry teams, supported by our highly qualified counter staff that takes care of our retail customers’ needs.  The bakery is currently open Tuesday through Saturday, closed on Sunday and Monday.


We are looking for energetic, outgoing personalities for our counter team at the Give Thanks Bakery location in Royal Oak and Rochester who are available to work mornings and/or afternoons Tuesday through Saturday year-round.


The job includes:

·  serving customers with an upbeat, courteous and accommodating attitude

·  developing a knowledge level of the making of our baked goods

·  teaching or learning the art of making espresso drinks

·  dishwashing of serving trays

·  clean up duties like sweeping, vacuuming and mopping at the end of day


Pay range is $12-15 depending on experience and tenure.  Successful candidates have the opportunity to become part of a diverse and inclusive team with long-term employment prospects.  Counter Staff/Baristas will participate in the company-wide tip pool. 


Please email katy@givethanksbakery.com with interest.

Give Thanks Bakery

HQ: 225 S Main St, Rochester, Michigan 48307, United States

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