Bakery Apprentice I – Shea
PROOF BREAD, LLC
PHOENIX, AZ
Job Details
ONET Code:
51-3011.00
Job Posted:
March 14, 2025
Summary
Bakery Apprentice I – Shea Proof Bread, LLC Phoenix, AZ Job Details Part-time | Full-time | Apprenticeship $15 – $16 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer service Cash handling 2 years Food Handler Certification Entry level Time management Full Job Description Job Title: Bakery Apprentice (Shea Retail) Company: Proof Bread, LLC Location: Phoenix, AZ Position Type: Full-Time preferred and Part-Time available, MUST HAVE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AVAILABILITY Compensation: $15-$16/hour + company tip share Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Voluntary Life and Accident Insurance; PTO and Sick Time for FTE Job Summary: Proof Bread is a renowned artisanal bakery dedicated to crafting the finest handcrafted bread and pastries. With a commitment to quality and innovation, we strive to deliver exceptional products to our customers while fostering a culture of creativity and excellence. We are currently seeking full-time and part-time Bakery Apprentices to join our team. This position reports to the Bakery Manager and works closely with teammates and staff at all levels of the organization. The Bakery Apprentice ensures operational excellence through the quality baking of products, maintains facility cleanliness and organization, sets daily proofs, performs daily food service production, produces various sourdough loaves and doughs for all Proof Bread locations, and promotes sales by educating customers on our unique sourdough products. Our ideal candidate is reliable, community-oriented, and flexible to work various shifts with various requirements throughout the weekly schedule, especially during weekends and holidays. Key Responsibilities, include but are not limited to : * Customer Service *Create aesthetically pleasing product displays to entice customers to make purchases *Greet every customer in an authentically friendly, proactive, and welcoming manner *Have a strong understanding of and educate customers on all Proof products with corresponding talking points to help encourage sales *Actively build relationships with clientele to encourage repeat business and maintain positive reputation for Proof Bread in the community *Promote ways to find, use, and store Proof Bread *Package orders and handle ready-to-eat product with respect and adherence to food safety standards *Craft quality made-to-order coffee and tea beverages for customers *Maintain cleanliness and order of customer areas, restock and face retail fridges, and fill displays *Enter daily inventory for online orders by 7am *Operate a Point of Sale and handle cash with maximum accuracy *Close cash register and customer service areas according to company standards and perform end-of-day reporting *Wash all dishes, sanitize all customer areas and counters, sweep and mop floors *Prepare leftovers and manage community donations at end-of-day closing *Promptly report issues to management or leadership * Bakery Production (Baking): *Understand sourdough process and how to judge acceptable fermentation for baking readiness *Operate commercial ovens and bake breads and pastries according to set timelines and baking parameters *Top, decorate, and prepare pastries for customer display *Monitor items for quality control and report any issues to management *Process, prepare, and label food service products for customer consumption in accordance with food safety standards *Work in an organized fashion with an emphasis on time and task management *Consider needs of and prepare for next shift success *Organize products for daily transfer and accurately complete transfer logs *Wash all dishes, sanitize all production counters, sweep and mop floors *Uphold cleanliness of production areas and perform facility and equipment maintenance routines *Help BOH mixing team with ad-hoc tasks as needed Qualifications: *Must produce a valid ID and food handling certification *Must show 2 years of verifiable customer service and cash handling experience *Must be good multi-tasker, time manager, and team player *Work weekends and stay until all tasks are completed *Ability to maintain a friendly attitude and push towards positive conflict resolution even when dealing with disgruntled customers *Position may require safely operating lift gates on box trucks on occasion (training to be provided as needed) *Should be able to lift 50 lbs without complication *Must be able to stand for the entirety of a shift, up to 11 hours Our ideal candidate is: *Friendly and efficient *Ready for challenges *Accepting of feedback *Punctual and reliable *Organized and attentive to detail *A team player Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $15.00 – $16.00/hour. About Proof Bread, LLC: Proof Bread is a grassroots sourdough bakery in the heart of downtown Mesa, Arizona. We are looking for new team members in a variety of positions. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools.