Baker assistant
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN THE HYGGE’ AT OLE & STEEN
Danish hygge’ (hoo-gah) describes the feeling of well-being and coziness and we want to bring that into everything we do! Of course, we can’t do that without awesome teams! So, if you’re ready to join our fun journey, and become an expert in Danish pastries, bread, and culture, we have a one-way ticket available.
But let’s warn you, the pastries are so good you might become addicted
POSITION OVERVIEW We are looking for a true culinary professional to join our team of artisan bakers. As an assistant Baker at Ole & Steen you will learn about real Danish bread and pastries.
You will produce artisan Danish breads, rolls, and laminated dough as a part of an enthusiastic and international team,
The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic about baking, love long fermentation times, and enjoy working as a team. You must adhere to health and safety standards.
The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele and you must expect to produce a high volume of products for our stores.
This role is ideal for someone who is interested in learning about our Danish heritage and learn about real Danish breads and pastries.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare a variety of breads, ryes, rolls, and pastries according to our traditional Danish recipes
- Observe and maintain the quality of products being baked, and adjust oven temperatures, baking time accordingly
- Measuring and combining ingredients and using mixers, heat sources, and other equipment
- Checking quality of raw materials to ensure that standards and specifications are met
- Follow portion standards
- Monitor inventory of ingredients for production
- Properly label and store ingredients
- Check equipment to ensure that it meets health and safety regulations
- Maintain a clean and orderly station and adhere to health and safety standards
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of a Culinary School program or apprenticeship preferred
- 2-3 years of professional baking experience preferred. Experience with Danish or Scandinavian baking methods is a huge plus!
- Experience with mixing, bench work, proofing, and baking bread as well as working with laminated doughs for our breakfast pastry production
- Ability to work overnight, weekends, and some holidays
- The ability to stand and / or bend for extended periods of time to perform essential job functions
- Basic math skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Thoroughly follow company procedures according to health and safety standards
- Adhere to all food safety regulations and procedures
OPPORTUNITIES At Ole & Steen you will get a versatile job with professional colleagues, and exciting individual development possibilities.
We are a rapidly growing business, creating career opportunities across the organization.
We believe that with dedication, passion, and hard work, you can reach whatever you dream of, and we have a sincere interest in constantly challenging and uplifting each other across professional competencies and departments.
BENEFITS
- 401 (K) matching program
- Competitive hourly salary range between $20.00 - $26.00 (depending on experience and work hours)
- 50% discount at any Ole & Steen location (US, UK, and DK)
- Free meal whilst working
- Uniforms provided
- Learn new skills and grow with us
- Generous paid vacation and sick time to promote work-life balance
- Accrue 40 hours paid Holiday on your first year and 80 hours on your second year
- Commuter benefits
- Option to participate in healthcare program, 75% covered by the company
Working at Ole & Steen is so much more than a job, we become friends and care for one another. People here are like my second family! Kirstine Grøn, Learning and Development Manager
Ole & Steen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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