Evening Croissant Production Shift Lead (No Prior Experience Required)

Evening Croissant Production Shift Lead

IZOLA Bakery is looking to hire driven individuals who are passionate about food, baking, and creating AMAZING customer experiences. Named by Yelp as the #1 Bakery in the U.S., we are seeking individuals that have the drive and determination to uphold our exacting standards.

Prior experience in pastry is not required, what really matters to us is that you have optimism, kindness, intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, empathy and self-awareness, and integrity.

You will be hired as a Croissant Production Assistant to start with the goal of this individual becoming a shift lead. Croissant Production Assistant responsibilities include mixing and laminating our croissant dough, cutting and rolling croissants, maintaining the production equipment, scaling our dry ingredients, traying up and setting the proofers for the bake, training new team members, maintaining a clean and safe workspace, amongst other tasks.

Once the individual has solidified their capabilities in the assistant role, they would begin taking on responsibilities such as executing production schedules and training team members to demonstrate their abilities as a shift lead. If promoted to the shift lead position, you would strategically plan and execute production schedules, delegate, and coach and train team members. You must also be able to work independently and consistently follow a specific set of processes and procedures with care and attention to detail and work closely with our department lead.

Set schedule: Wednesday - Sunday, 2:30p-11p. (Please note: Training shifts will fall outside of this schedule.)

Must be comfortable with computers and apps. While no prior experience with Google Sheets and Slack are required, must have the ability to learn these two systems.

Additionally, you must be able to:

• Lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis
• Some bending/kneeling/stooping required
• Be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time
• Be able to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on both high and low shelves

Come join an amazing team in a family-owned bakery loved by the community.

Must be available for the entire set schedule of Wednesday - Sunday 2:30p-11p.

Please note: The hiring timeline for this role is about 2-4 weeks, we are looking to get out ahead on the position but please note the process may be a little bit longer than usual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Are there any days/ times in the week that you are not available to work?
• Please tell us a little bit more about what kind of job you are seeking - part time, full time, long term, or short term/ temporary?
• What type of role are you most interested in? We have our Front of House department and Production department. Within production we have croissant production, sourdough production, and our bake team (who is responsible for managing the proof and running the ovens live as we are open).
• Do you have any vacations or time off planned (at minimum in the next 120 days)? If so, please advise the dates
• Are you able to meet the physical requirements in the job description: Lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. on a regular and continuing basis; some bending/kneeling/stooping required; be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; be able to work in a hot kitchen environment; be able to place plates, utensils, pans, and cases on both high and low shelves; be able to work indoors and outdoors?

License/Certification:

• Food Safety Certification (Preferred)
• Responsible Beverage Server (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Diego, CA 92101 (Required)

Work Location: In person