Bakehouse BAKE! Instructor at Zingerman's Bakehouse, Inc. in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Job Description:

Zingerman's Bakehouse is looking for an instructor for BAKE!, our hands on teaching bakery school for home bakers. If you are a skilled artisan bread and pastry baker and love to teach, please consider this position in our fast growing school.

The instructor works with the school's Principal, other instructors and support staff to further develop BAKE! as a premier baking school. The position blends baking talent, teaching skills and an entrepreneurial spirit to work toward realizing our vision.

What does the job pay?
Minimum starting rate $20.00 to $25.00 per hour, wage negotiable depending on experience

What are the requirements and skills needed for this job?
Availability:

Is willing to work a flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays or as needed as business dictates. We teach all day on Saturdays and Sundays and generally two evenings each week plus other daytime classes
Full time position, 32-40 hours per week, as the schedule dictates
Teaches minimum of 5-6 classes weekly

Performance Expectations - Essential Functions:

Lead and/or assist in a minimum of 5-6 classes per week which are scheduled for weekday afternoons/evenings and during the day on weekends
Supervisory responsibility for an assistant and dishwasher while leading a class
Over time learns to teach all of our classes (approx. 60)
Works independently in a classroom setting
Provides the Zingerman's Service Experience and Service Expectations to students and co-workers (as taught in our Zingerman's Orientation Classes)
Prepare written materials, recipes, timelines, ingredients and bakery space for classes (training provided)
Potentially works with guest chefs/bakers to develop content and materials for either a demonstration class or a hands on class
Demonstrate strong teamwork, organizational and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to break complex concepts down to an appropriate level for students.
Possess a knowledge of baking science from the performance and functionality of ingredients, how the ingredients change in an oven environment and how to bake
Loves ongoing learning and personal development
Help train teaching assistants and dishwashers
Attend weekly BAKE! meetings and assist in making department decisions
Becomes an active participant in Zingerman's Bakehouse

Physical Requirements:

Lift 50 pounds
Stand for many hours at a time
Can teach for 8 hours in a day

The Success Patterns for this position are:

Minimum 5 years of professional baking experience in both breads and pastries and/or experience in teaching or co-teaching baking classes
Leadership experience preferred
Public speaking experience and excellent communication skills
Formal or informal experience in teaching and training
Enjoys providing impeccable, unexpected and over-the-top service to guests
Enjoys working in a collaborative work environment
Loves great food - to make it, share it and eat it
Engaging interpersonal style
Sense of humor
Calm and patient
Team player
Professional and fun at the same time
Strong work ethic
Inspires confidence in students

Where are we?
Zingerman's Bakehouse is located on the south side of Ann Arbor at 3711 Plaza Drive. While there is a bus stop within walking distance, the Bakehouse is NOT located on AATA bus route.

Are there any benefits or perks?

After 90 days of service:

Company paid long term disability
Company paid short term disability
Company contribution to medical and dental insurance
Company contribution towards your health savings account + rewards program

401k matching contribution after eligibility requirements are met
Paid training
Paid lunch breaks
Paid time off
Free access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides a variety of resources and services to employees and eligible dependents

Fun Additional Benefits!

Up to 5 free loaves of bread each week
Up to 65% discount on baked goods from the Bakehouse
Managers receive a pastry spending account for personal use
$1 sandwiches and/or salad made on site for employee lunch
25% reimbursement for massages
Free swag
Discounts at local businesses
After completion of orientation requirements:

A discount card for Zingerman's businesses

What's the hiring process like?
You can expect to hear from us within one week of submitting your application either by email or phone. If selected, you may receive a phone interview, an in-person interview, and/or a trial shift (working interview). From there, you will hear from us to either offer you a position or let you know we are moving forward with other candidates. Our goal is to keep you informed along the way!