Bakery Cafe Production Lead

Spruce Confections is a growing local bakery and café that has been rooted in the Boulder community for over 29 years. We proudly hand make all of our products from scratch.

We produce and deliver a wide variety of baked goods and prepared foods for our own cafes, and numerous wholesale accounts, including Whole Foods and Ziggi’s Coffee.

We are committed to operating a safe workplace and maintain strong Covid-19 policies and protocols for the health of our workers, and our community. All candidates must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.Job Summary:

Provides excellent baked items and service in an efficient, professional manner.Lead Responsibilities:

- Ensures products meet and exceed company standards.

- Communicates applicable production levels and shortages with Commissary Kitchen and Delivery Driver management in a regular and timely manner.

- Maintains accurate formulas, ensuring production sheets are signed, initialed and dated for any product recalls.

- Works directly with company owner to troubleshoot any recipe issues, such as reducing waste in any of the formulas (such as leftover batter or ingredients expiring before they’re used up, etc.)

- Ensures that any changes to formulas have been discussed and approved by the owner.

- Ensures recipes are thorough and accurate in regards to all steps taken with mixed times, temperature ranges etc.

- Responsible for ensuring any product that is below par is both recorded (and responsible party informed/reported/trained or re-trained) and appropriately discarded whether it be composted or donated.

- Assists in cash drops from the register.

- Resolves issues that occur during the shift.

- Covers employee absences as needed.Other Duties/Responsibilities:

- Follows recipes to measure and combine ingredients using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, tea bread, cakes, etc.

- Tests ingredients and finished goods to ensure that each item meets food safety and quality controls.

- Provides exceptional customer service by being friendly, answering questions, making recommendations, and accepting orders and payments.

- Records client information and ensure that orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

- Maintains records relating to orders, inventory, and production levels.

- Cleans and restocks workstations and ensure that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift.Required Skills/Abilities:

- Strong communication, time and resource management.

- Regular and predictable punctuality and attendance.

- Attention to detail, especially when performing quality inspections on ingredients and products.

- Basic math and computer skills.

- Willingness to work independently or with other team members to solve problems, plan schedules, fulfill orders, and create amazing baked goods.

- Willingness to be flexible on availability to work around customer demands, if needed.Education and Experience:

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Related experience preferred.Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

- Ability to work in hot, hectic environments.

- Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, using hands and appliances.Benefits:

- One shift meal per day.

- One espresso drink.

- Generous discounts on other Spruce products.

- Free bus pass to full-time employees.

- Colorado Sick Pay.

- Health, Vision and dental benefits after 60 days of employment.To apply, please fill out our online application at: https://form.jotform.com/71777018206154

We do not respond to email inquiries through this ad.Please no phone calls to our cafes. We will contact qualified candidates directly.