Central Market Fort Worth Bread Production Lead - Full-Time

The hiring establishment is a well-established bakery department within a retail environment specializing in producing a wide variety of breads and baked sweet goods. This department plays a crucial role in supplying high-quality bakery products to both new and existing retail customers. Known for its commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, the bakery maintains a diverse product line that includes approximately 95 varieties of bread and 75 varieties of pastries, ensuring that customers have access to fresh and delicious options every day. This bakery department operates in a fast-paced setting typical of retail food production and values both tradition and innovation in their baking practices, employing commercial baking procedures and equipment to ensure consistent quality. The company is committed to maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient production environment that meets the highest standards in food preparation and employee safety. The role of Lead Monitor in this bakery department is a leadership position responsible for overseeing the entire production process, from mixing and shaping to baking and quality control of breads and sweet baked goods. The individual in this role will be an expert baker with in-depth knowledge of a broad array of bakery products and will directly supervise production staff to ensure efficiency and product quality. Responsibilities include coordinating the production flow, organizing the production area, and maintaining strict oversight to reduce waste through monitoring shrinkage of products. The Lead Monitor will also be responsible for scheduling shifts, breaks, and lunches for the production crew, ordering raw ingredients needed for the daily operation, and ensuring that health and sanitation standards are rigorously followed throughout the department. Additionally, the Lead Monitor is tasked with ensuring that bakery equipment functions properly and safely, contributing to the operational smoothness of the department. Training new bakery production partners is another important aspect of the role, requiring strong leadership and training abilities. The position demands supervisory experience, comprehensive knowledge of commercial baking procedures and equipment, and a passion for bakery arts. Ideal candidates will typically have between five and eight years of relevant experience and demonstrate expertise in baking diverse bread and pastry varieties. This position is vital for the bakery’s success in meeting customer expectations and maintaining the highest standards of quality control in a demanding retail environment. The physical demands of the job include operating in a fast-paced retail setting and occasionally lifting items weighing 20 pounds or more. Overall, this position offers a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a seasoned bakery professional looking to advance in a leadership role within a respected retail bakery department.

• Function in a fast-paced, retail environment
• Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis