Baker

Job Details

Knead Love Bakery is a gluten-free bakery specializing in regional grains, seasonal ingredients, and naturally leavened breads. We make gluten-free breads, bagels, and baked goods, emphasizing organic, nutrient-dense ingredients and flavorful alternatives to refined sugar.

We are members of the GrowNYC year-round Greenmarket, and sell year-round at the market. Our products are also available through specialty retailers, nationwide shipping, and local NYC delivery.

We're currently seeking an experienced baker to join our team. A background in gluten-free baking is not required. Our current schedule is Monday–Friday, 6am–2:30 pm, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a baker (commercial or professional bakery experience preferred)
• Familiarity with commercial bakery equipment, including mixers, ovens, and sheeters
• Ability to work cleanly, collaboratively, and take direction well
• Interest in bread making, pastry, cake decorating, and naturally leavened goods
• NYC Food Handler's Certificate
• Must be eligible to work in the US
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout shift, including frequent bending and lifting up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities:

• Weigh, mix, portion, and shape breads, cookies, and other baked goods
• Mill flour for bread production and maintain sourdough starters
• Inspect ingredients and finished products to ensure they meet quality and consistency standards
• Decorate and finish cakes and other baked goods for retail and special orders
• Package baked goods for retail sale
• Monitor ingredient inventory and communicate supply needs to minimize waste and avoid shortages
• Work in a thoughtful, organized manner within a team
• Coordinate order fulfillment for wholesale and shipping as needed
• Clean and maintain equipment, tools, and workspace after production

Please check our website, www.knead.love and instagram @knead_love_bakery to see the range of products we bake.

Thank you!