Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Business Unit/Department Mission: Shapes bread for new and existing retail customers by performing the following duties.
Lead--Monitors production flow and controls quality of breads and baked sweet goods for sale to new and existing retail customers by performing the following
duties. Expert-- Mixes, shapes and bakes bread.

Essential Functions/Process Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)

• Must be knowledgeable of 95 bread varieties and 75 pastry varieties
• Coordinates production flow of baked goods and organizes production area
• Oversees quality of baked goods and monitors shrink
• Oversees the production of special orders
• Schedules production crew shifts, lunches, and breaks
• Orders raw ingredients for baked goods
• Maintains sanitation in bakery department
• Monitors working conditions of machines
• Assists in training new bakery production partners
• Directly supervises employees in the Bakery Department

Education and Experience Preferred

• Typically requires 5-8 years of related experience
• Knowledge of department product, food preparation, and equipment required
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Knowledge of commercial baking procedures and equipment essential     

Physical and Other Requirements

•  Function in a fast-paced, retail environment
•  Lift 20 lbs or more on an occasional basis