Bread Baker

Bread Baker – Job Description

The Bread Baker at Bastion Bakery is responsible for
delivering a refined, efficient, and hospitality-driven artisanal bread program
within a luxury corporate environment. This role combines technical
fermentation knowledge, precision in execution, and elevated craftsmanship. The
Bread Baker represents the Bastion brand through consistency, attention to
detail, and professional presence while maintaining a seamless production flow
to supply daily operations.

Your Responsibilities:

· Scale,
mix, shape, proof, and bake a variety of artisanal breads, sourdoughs, and
baked goods with consistency, precision, and efficiency.

· Execute
recipes exactly as written, ensuring proper dough temperatures, fermentation
times, hydration levels, and bake standards.

· Maintain
full knowledge of the bakery production schedule and ingredient profiles to
ensure product availability and consistent quality.

· Deliver
warm, professional, and collaborative service when interacting with colleagues,
guest culinary staff, and event teams.

· Manage
daily bake schedules and deck/rack oven capacity while maintaining composure
during high-volume production periods.

· Monitor
and maintain bakery equipment calibration, mixers, proofers, deck ovens, and
perform daily equipment cleaning protocols.

· Follow
all opening and closing procedures, including production logging, inventory
checks, and station reset.

· Maintain
cleanliness and organization of the dough prep area, flour storage, walk-in
coolers, and back-of-house production space.

· Monitor
pars for flours, grains, yeast, starter cultures, and packaging materials;
communicate reorders proactively.

· Adhere
to all health code and food safety standards, including proper allergen
handling, dough labeling, and sanitation procedures.

· Uphold
grooming, uniform, and presentation standards in alignment with Bastion brand
guidelines.

· Support
building catering and private tenant events through preparation, production,
and packaging of specialty bread items while maintaining Bastion culinary
quality standards.

· Assist
with light kitchen prep, oven management, and general workspace maintenance as
needed to support overall culinary operations.

Your Qualifications:

· Minimum
1–2 years of professional bread baking or high-volume artisan bakery
experience.

· Strong
knowledge of dough mixing, sourdough/pre-ferment maintenance, shaping
techniques, and oven operation.

· Ability
to work efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-driven culinary environment.

· Professional
communication skills and strong attention to detail.

· Physical
stamina to lift heavy bags of flour (up to 50 lbs) and stand for extended
periods during shifts.

· Flexible
availability including early morning baking shifts and event support.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Pre-Tax
Commuter Benefits

· Employee
Assistance Program

· Pet
Insurance Discounts

· Benefits
Hub Discounts

· Family
Meal Provided

Bastion Hospitality LLC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Bastion
Hospitality LLC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals
with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to
discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Employees must maintain the
confidentiality of all company and customer information and must not discuss
such matters outside of Bastion Hospitality LLC. Tact and discretion must be used
in all dealings with all customers and potential customers to maintain a
positive image of Bastion Hospitality LLC.