Artisan Bread Baker & Production Associate

Job Overview At Sunterra Market, exceptional bread is more than a product. It is a reflection of our commitment to quality ingredients, traditional craftsmanship, and creating memorable food experiences for our customers. Every loaf produced in our bakery helps deliver the freshness, authenticity, and culinary excellence that define the Sunterra brand. We are seeking an Artisan Bread Baker & Production Associate with a passion for the craft of breadmaking and a strong understanding of artisan bakery production. This role is responsible for producing fresh, handcrafted breads that support multiple Sunterra locations while maintaining the consistency, quality, and attention to detail our customers have come to expect. The successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of bread production, including dough mixing, fermentation, proofing, shaping, baking, inventory management, production planning, and ingredient ordering. They will help ensure our bakery remains well-positioned to meet daily demand across multiple Sunterra locations while anticipating seasonal peaks, holidays, promotions, and special events. Success in this role requires a commitment to quality, strong organizational skills, and an understanding of how artisan bread production and inventory planning work together to ensure consistent product availability. This role is ideal for an experienced Artisan Baker, Bread Baker, Production Baker, Commercial Baker, or Scratch Baker seeking an opportunity to apply their skills in a high-volume artisan bakery environment. It is equally suited to a motivated baker looking to expand their knowledge, develop their production planning capabilities, and grow within a team that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Duties & Responsibilities Mix, scale, ferment, shape, score, proof, and bake artisan breads according to Sunterra recipes and quality standards. Produce a variety of artisan breads and bakery products including sourdoughs, baguettes, bâtards, hearth breads, sandwich loaves, buns, rolls, specialty grain breads, and seasonal offerings. Monitor dough development, hydration, fermentation, and proofing to ensure consistent product quality. Follow standardized recipes, production schedules, and quality specifications. Operate bakery equipment safely and effectively, including mixers, proofers, ovens, and sheeting equipment. Ensure finished products meet established standards for appearance, texture, flavour, freshness, and consistency. Package and prepare products for distribution and daily replenishment across multiple store locations. Maintain a strong understanding of artisan breadmaking principles and continuously seek opportunities to improve quality and consistency. Execute daily and weekly production plans to ensure all store locations are adequately supplied. Monitor production requirements and adjust output to support promotions, holidays, seasonal demand fluctuations, and special events. Assist with forecasting bakery production volumes based on historical sales, upcoming programs, and business needs. Monitor ingredient inventory levels and communicate replenishment needs proactively. Assist with and, when required, execute orders for flour, grains, seeds, ingredients, packaging materials, and production supplies. Track production volumes, inventory usage, waste, and yield to support operational efficiency. Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce waste, and enhance production consistency. Support uninterrupted bakery operations through effective planning, organization, and inventory management. Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, HACCP, and workplace safety standards. Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, equipment, storage areas, and production environments. Complete required production records, sanitation logs, and temperature monitoring documentation. Follow proper storage, labeling, handling, and rotation procedures. Monitor ingredient quality an…

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