Lead Baker

Job description

Position Summary The Lead Baker is responsible for overseeing daily bakery operations, ensuring high-quality production, supporting team members, and maintaining a well-organized and efficient working environment. This role requires strong baking knowledge, leadership abilities, and exceptional organizational skills. During peak seasons, the Lead Baker plays a key part in maintaining consistency, quality, and smooth workflow for the entire bakery team. Key Responsibilities Production & Workflow Create and maintain daily prep lists for the bakery team. Delegate tasks effectively to ensure timely and consistent production. Oversee the quality, consistency, and presentation of baked goods. Team Coordination Support and guide bakery staff with clear direction and positive leadership. Track and monitor employee times, including: Breaks Meal periods Clock-in / clock-out accuracy Communicate effectively with the Bakery Supervisor to ensure smooth operations. Scheduling will be handled by the Bakery Supervisor (Monique), unless additional support is requested. Inventory & Ordering Manage bakery inventory to maintain proper stock levels. Handle all bakery-related ordering independently, ensuring ingredients and supplies are available as needed. Safety & Sanitation Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times. Uphold all food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards. Ensure equipment is properly used, cleaned, and maintained. Qualifications Previous professional baking experience required; leadership experience preferred. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to delegate tasks and guide a small team professionally. Excellent attention to detail and consistency. Ability to work independently while supporting team goals. Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and reliability. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hand, arm, and finger dexterity to operate kitchen equipment and tools. Requires heavy physical work, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Requires visual acuity to read recipes and measurements and the ability to communicate clearly in person. ADA The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Work Environment Work involves exposure to kitchen elements such as heat, steam, food odors, and cleaning chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud during meal preparation. Forest Home Employment Statement Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. All terms and conditions of Forest Home’s at-will employment, duties, and responsibilities are subject to the Forest Home Employee Handbook. Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Forest Home not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission and access to, or treatment or employment in its program or activities, as required by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (to the extent applicable to the Ministry), Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, as amended, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and their implementing regulations. As a religious institution, Forest Home is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees or prospective employees on the basis of religion. Forest Home Core Values Surrender to Christ (Romans 12:1-2) Abide with the Lord daily through study of His Word and prayer Surrender to the Lord daily through obedience to His Word Worship the Lord with the Forest Home Community Commit to grow in your faith through regular attendance at a local church Prioritize God, Family, and Work appropriately Be prepared to share your testimony with staff or guests Walk in Biblical purity (1 Timothy 4:12) by rejecting one’s sinful nature Love (I Corinthians 13) Display the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22) Be respectful to others Demonstrate compassion Serve (Philippians 2:3-11) Give generously to God and others through time, talent, and treasure Seek to put others’ needs above your own Demonstrate humility in both spirit and deed Actively look for ways to serve Walk in Integrity (Titus 2:11-12, Proverbs 4:23-27) Show loyalty to others, even when they are not present Do the right thing, even when others are not present Extend trust and seek to believe the best in others Ask for forgiveness quickly when necessary Be truthful and transparent with others Strive for Excellence (Colossians 3:23-24) Demonstrate accountability with time and resources Request and receive training Desire to improve, and challenge others to do the same Commit to exceeding guest expectations Refuse mediocrity Engage in Community (I Thessalonians 5:11-13) Seek first to understand before being understood Communicate clearly, empathetically and respectfully Work through conflict Biblically (Matthew 18:15-17) Participate in intentional and purposeful community activities Partner with teammates for the goal of unity and team effectiveness Play and appreciate “campy” fun Faithfully pray for one another Innovate (Ephesians 3:20-21) Dream Big Proactively seek solutions Think outside the box Dream, plan and execute new ideas Acknowledge and trust that all things are possible through Jesus Christ our Lord (Matthew 19:26)