Lead Baker - 411099

Client OverviewOur client, a national food producer specializing in cakes and baked goods, is expanding across South Florida, with this location based in Miami. The company partners with specialty markets, butcher shops, cafés, and other local retailers to provide high-quality, from-scratch baked goods. They are seeking a Lead Baker.Salary/Hourly Rate$65k - $68kPosition OverviewOur client is looking for their first key production hire, someone who can grow with the company. The ideal candidate for the Lead Baker role would eventually take ownership of the majority of the production operations in Miami.Responsibilities Of The Lead BakerPrepare cakes, fillings, brownies, and other bakery products.Follow recipes and fermentation schedules accurately.Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely.Bake products according to established standards as the Lead Baker.Monitor oven temperatures, bake times, appearance, and texture.Prepare fillings and toppings.Cool products properly.Maintain consistent product size, weight, appearance, and quality.Package finished products.Heat-seal bags and packages as the Lead Baker.Apply product labels.Count and organize wholesale orders.Prepare orders for delivery or pickup.Double-check orders for accuracy.Rotate and properly store ingredients and finished products.Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace.Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.Follow food-safety procedures.Properly store ingredients and finished products.Monitor ingredient and packaging inventory.Communicate when supplies need to be reordered.Maintain an efficient production workflow.Follow all commercial kitchen and food-safety requirements.Plan weekly production as the Lead Baker.Prepare production lists.Organize bake days.Manage ingredients and supplies.Complete wholesale orders as the Lead Baker.Maintain quality-control standards.Identify production bottlenecks.Improve efficiency and workflow.Train future production team members.Eventually oversee day-to-day production.Required Experience/Skills For The Lead BakerMinimum of 3 years of production experience within baked goods.Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience as a Lead Baker.Preferred Experience/Skills For The Lead BakerReliable and dependable.Extremely detail-oriented.Fast but careful.Organized and efficient.Comfortable following recipes and established procedures.Education RequirementsHigh school diploma is required.BenefitsClient-provided benefits available, upon eligibility.PTO.