Baker in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at Stone Creek Coffee

Stone Creek Coffee Bakery produces scones, muffins, laminated dough products, and numerous other bakery items on a daily basis for all Stone Creek Coffee cafes and some Stone Creek Coffee partners. The Baker role exists as the main executor of bakery production. Bakers work together to build a culture of excellence, positivity and efficiency.

Role Aspects:

• SPACE MANAGEMENT - Bakers will keep their space clean and organized. Bakers clean, sanitize and keep up with food safety processes such as allergen management while they work.
• ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Bakers are responsible for following detailed recipes. Bakers carefully weigh, mix, shape, cut and bake each product in a specific and purposeful manner in order to produce the best quality foods possible.
• URGENCY/PACING - The Stone Creek Coffee Bakery is a busy and lively space. Bakers move quickly, safely, smoothly, and smart. Careful pacing enables the Bakery to function as efficiently as possible.
• TASK PRIORITIZATION - Order amounts and product mix varies from day to day. Bakers are given tasks to accomplish throughout the day, and the majority of their time is spent completing tasks on their own. A Baker knows how to move from task to task in the most efficient manner to fulfill the orders for each day with minimal direction. This includes a willingness to support coworkers by lending a helping hand with other tasks as is needed to promote an efficient workflow.
• CLEAR COMMUNICATION - As days vary based on production needs, Bakers collaborate with each other to accomplish their work. Clear and caring communication contributes to a welcoming and inclusive Bakery culture.

• Open to careful feedback
• Ability to manage high volume tasks
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team
• Able to participate in an “on call” weekend rotation

Skills Gained in This Role:

• Recipe Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Develop precision and consistency by carefully following standardized recipes, accurately weighing and measuring ingredients, and executing each step with care to ensure high-quality bakery items.
• Food Safety and Sanitation Practices: Gain hands-on experience with daily cleaning routines, allergen management, and food safety protocols to maintain a clean, compliant, and organized work environment.
• Time Management and Task Prioritization: Strengthen your ability to independently manage a changing task list, organize workflows, and meet production goals in a high-paced setting with minimal supervision.
• Communication and Team Collaboration: Improve interpersonal communication by coordinating daily tasks, sharing updates, and supporting teammates to create an inclusive, respectful, and efficient team culture.

Preferred:

• Food Safety Knowledge
• ServSafe Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand and walk for the majority of an 8 hour shift
• Able to safely work with bakery equipment including but not limited to ovens, knives and stoves.
• Occasional exposure to heat and cool temperatures.
• Able to lift 50 lbs

Compensation Structure:

The Baker is an hourly position eligible for Stone Creek Coffee benefits, scaled based on Part Time or Full Time employment status. We offer a starting base pay of $16/ hour which may vary based on qualifications and experience.

At Stone Creek Coffee we conduct Pay and Performance Reviews three times annually which include compensation discussions. All compensation increase conversations are based on demonstrated value added to the team.

When on-call, Bakers earn $2/hr "waiting time.” If/when the Baker is reallocated to cover a call-out or open shift, the hours worked in the Bakery are paid at Hero rate (base wage + $2/hr).

Added perks include

• Paid Time Off, including Vacation, Mental Health & Sick Days, and Volunteer Time
• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) stipend
• BetterHelp Partnership
• Holidays worked paid at 2x rate of pay
• Complimentary weekly 12oz bag of coffee
• On the house fuel (i.e coffee beverages) while scheduled
• Employee Discounts (40%)

Stone Creek Coffee strongly encourages people from underrepresented groups to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.