Lead Baker

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Leadership

• Set and communicate the daily tray target at the start of each shift — default target is 100 trays/day at opening ramp, scaling to 200 trays at full capacity
• Pace the Dough Preparer team throughout the shift — monitor output, redistribute work, and intervene early if the line is falling behind
• Coordinate with the Bakery Production Associate to align oven cycle timing with Dough Preparer output — prevent bottlenecks in both directions
• Train new Dough Preparers on portioning, filling, shaping, and traying standards for all products including Señorita bread Quality Control
• Inspect assembled trays before they reach the oven — correct weight, fill, shape, and presentation on every batch
• Inspect finished product coming out of the oven — reject any items that do not meet the Ling Nam Express standard before they reach the guest
• Maintain recipe and portioning consistency across all Dough Preparers on the shift
• Document and escalate recurring quality issues to the Operations Manager with root cause and recommended fix Team & Operations
• Participate in pre-shift huddle led by the Shift Supervisor — report production readiness and flag any prep or supply issues
• Ensure all bakery equipment is set up, calibrated, and ready before the first batch of the shift
• Follow all food safety and sanitation protocols — lead by example on handwashing, temperature logs, and allergen handling
• Cover Dough Preparer tasks during gaps or peak periods as needed WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required
• 2+ years of experience in a commercial or high-volume bakery production environment
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small production team and hold pace on output targets
• Strong eye for quality — can identify inconsistencies in shape, fill, and finish quickly
• Physically able to stand for an 8-hour shift, work near high-heat equipment, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire) Preferred
• Experience with Filipino or Asian bakery products — Señorita bread, pan de sal, or similar
• Prior lead, senior baker, or trainer role in a production bakery
• Bilingual in Filipino (Tagalog) or Spanish Salary $22 - $25 per hour