Baker

Hi-Rise opened in 1996 with a crew of six, big ideas, and a simple goal: to make staple foods better than home-made. Hi-Rise started with bread — using organic wheat, rye, and corn from independent mills — and soon moved to pastries, incorporating extra-rich European-style butter and local fruits for pies and tarts. Naturally, soups and sandwiches came next utilizing the same philosophy of house made and hand selected ingredients. The trend continued over the years and now Hi-Rise has a long list of products made daily including breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, granola, and preserves. Along with a wide variety of sandwiches, soups, and salads, Hi-Rise offers dinners sold fresh and frozen, from pot pies and stews to lasagnas with house-made pasta as well as a curated list of wine and spirits. Using carefully-sourced ingredients and making everything from scratch, Hi-Rise is committed to producing the highest quality baked goods in a comfortable neighborhood setting.

Hi-Rise Bread Company is hiring a full-time employee in their baking department, with a focus on bread. Working alongside other team members, bakers have the following responsibilities:

• Scaling wet and dry ingredients according to recipe specifications
• Baking quickbreads, scones, and breads
• Shaping a wide variety of doughs
• Training opportunities on bread mixing and baking after proficiency in bread shaping is demonstrated over at least three months

No experience with commercial baking is required, though experienced candidates are encouraged to apply. Specific responsibilities and pay are based on experience. All candidates should show an interest in learning, a strong work ethic, and a passion for quality. Precision, speed, and an attention to detail are key, as is a desire to work independently within a complex, fast-paced work environment. Shifts begin as early as 5:00 or 6:00am, so a commitment to an early work day is a must, and some weekend availability is required. Starting pay ranges from $15-20/hr DOE. Opportunities to grow into a salaried position are available for the right candidates. Benefits include free staff meal, daily bread allowance, and regular discounts on all menu items. Employees are eligible for employer-sponsored health insurance after three months of full-time employment.

Prior baking experience is preferred but not required * Interest in learning and passion for baking * Friendly, energetic personality * Strong teamwork and communication skills